Government Health Schemes in India: CGHS, Ayushman Bharat, ESIC & ECHS
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Last reviewed: 25 Aug 2026 · How we review health content
India has several government health schemes that cover hospital treatment for different groups. This guide explains and links our detailed pages on CGHS, Ayushman Bharat (PM-JAY), ESIC and ECHS — who each covers, how rates work, and how to apply or check eligibility.
Scheme Guides, Rates and Eligibility
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Which Scheme Applies to You?
- CGHS — central government employees and pensioners in notified cities
- Ayushman Bharat (PM-JAY) — eligible poor and vulnerable families (SECC-2011), Rs 5 lakh cover
- ESIC — organised-sector workers below the wage ceiling and their dependants
- ECHS — ex-servicemen pensioners and their dependants
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the main government health schemes in India?
The main ones are CGHS (central government staff/pensioners), Ayushman Bharat / PM-JAY (poor and vulnerable families), ESIC (organised-sector workers) and ECHS (ex-servicemen).
How do I know which scheme I am eligible for?
Eligibility depends on your employment and category. Use the linked eligibility guides above for CGHS and Ayushman Bharat, and the ESIC guide for organised-sector workers.
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The main ones are CGHS (central government staff/pensioners), Ayushman Bharat / PM-JAY (poor and vulnerable families), ESIC (organised-sector workers) and ECHS (ex-servicemen).
Eligibility depends on your employment and category. Use the linked eligibility guides above for CGHS and Ayushman Bharat, and the ESIC guide for organised-sector workers.
Written by Dr. Nikhil Singh · Anaesthesia, MBBS, MD
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