Delegation of authority to the Secretaries of Lok-Sabha/ Rajya Sabha Secretariat for reimbursement of medical claim of sitting MPs: CGHS O.M. dated 11.07.2025
F.No. Misc-29/25-26/H.Cell/CGHS(HQ)/EHS(8341458)
Government of India
Ministry of Health & Family Welfare
(EHS Section)
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Nirman Bhawan, New Delhi
Dated: 11-07-2025
OFFICE MEMORANDUM
Sub:-Delegation of authority to the Secretaries of Lok-Sabha/ Rajya Sabha Secretariat for reimbursement of medical claim of sitting MPs.
Attention is drawn to an OM No- 3749/2005/CGHS(P) dated 26.04.2006, whereby powers were delegated to Secretary General of Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha to reimburse the medical claims of sitting MPs irrespective of monetary limits in relaxation of existing CGHS guidelines/provisions and such cases are not to be referred to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.
However, cases are still being referred to CGHS for clarification / admissibility as per CGHS rates/ permission for unlisted procedure and implants etc. Meanwhile Hon’ble MPs have been raising concerns in the House Committees about the unusual delay in settlements of MRCs of sitting MPs.
In order to streamline the procedure for settlement of MRCs of sitting MPs, contents of OM dated 26.04.2006 are being reiterated that:
“Powers have already been delegated to Secretary General of Lok Sabha/Rajya Sabha to reimburse the medical claim of sitting MPs irrespective of monetary limits in relaxation of existing CGHS guidelines/provisions and such cases need not to be referred to the MOHFW.
The same may be exercised for timely settlement of Medical claims of Sitting MPs.
This issues with the approval of competent authority
Digitally signed by
HEMLATA SINGH
Date: 11-07-2025
10:06:46
Hemlata Singh
UNDER SECRETARY
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