can cghs beneficiary approach non empanelled private hospital in emergency case
Since it is not always possible to obtain prior permission in medical emergencies, treatment taken by CGHS beneficiaries in case of an emergency will be considered on merit based on individual study pertaining to such cases. This is applicable even if the treatment is taken from a non-recognized private hospital.For granting eg. Post-facto approval in emergency cases, for both-serving Government officials or pensioner beneficiaries, the power is delegated to the Head of the concerned CGHS covered city.owers are delegated to the Heads of CGHS organization in the CGHS covered cities, both-in respect of pensioners and serving employees to decide such type of cases. 3. Emergency cases within the approved ceiling rates in respect of treatment taken in private hospitals recognized under CGHS.