Q9 · UPPSC current affairs · 18 September 2026 · News · Central Government Health Scheme Eligibility Expansion

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Consider the following statements regarding the Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS):1.It is a contributory healthcare scheme providing comprehensive medical coverage for central government servants and eligible dependents.2.The recent eligibility expansion altered the primary cardholder contribution rates significantly to fund the scheme.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A 1 only
B 2 only
C Both 1 and 2
D Neither 1 nor 2

Correct answer: (a) 1 only

Explanation

Statement 1 is correct as CGHS is a contributory healthcare scheme for central employees, pensioners, and dependent relatives. Statement 2 is incorrect because the recent revision incorporated broader family dependencies without altering primary cardholder contribution rates.

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