CGHS beneficiaries aged 75 years and above shall be permitted to seek direct OPD Consultation from Specialists of private hospitals empanelled under CGHS without referral from CGHS Wellness Centre. If any investigations / procedures are advised and are required in emergency, no other authorization is required and the same may be undertaken. However, in non-emergency conditions approval of competent authority is required, if any non-listed investigations / procedures are advised. Medicines prescribed are to be procured from CGHS Wellness Centre. Private hospitals empanelled under CGHS shall provide such facilities on cashless basis at CGHS rates to pensioners, ex-MPs , Members of Parliament and such other Categories of CGHS beneficiaries , who are eligible for treatment /investigations on credit basis. 75 year old and above dependents of serving CGHS beneficiaries, who are otherwise not eligible for Cashless treatment shall claim the reimbursement from concerned Ministry /Department. Beneficiaries of Autonomous Bodies /Statutory Bodies covered under CGHS shall claim reimbursement from the respective organization. If a Specialist advises a listed treatment procedure / investigation – no permission is required and treatment may be taken. If a Specialist advises unlisted treatment procedure / investigation and treatment is taken as a medical emergency- no permission is required and treatment may be taken If a Specialist advises unlisted treatment procedure / investigation and there is no medical emergency- permission from competent authority is required.