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CGHS pensioner card goes paperless via Bhavishya Portal, making healthcare access for retirees faster and simpler

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  1. Central government employees can now apply for a CGHS pensioner card through the Bhavishya Portal without paper.

  2. The process uses PAN as the unique identifier for secure data exchange between Bhavishya Portal and CGHS systems.

  3. Pension-related details are auto-filled from Bhavishya Portal, reducing manual entry.

  4. Payment for CGHS contribution is made online via BharatKosh gateway, and the digital card is downloadable from both portals.

  5. The integration by MoH&FW and DoPPW aims to reduce paperwork, improve transparency, and ensure timely healthcare access for retirees.

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