LatestCorporate Compliance 8 October 2026
CGHS Extends AYUSH Empanelment Validity Amid Wage Reforms
The Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS) has announced an extension of the validity period for AYUSH health‑care organizations that are empanelled under the scheme. This move coincides with the rollout of new minimum wages for agricultural workers effective 1 October 2026 and the creation of 5,664 additional slots for health‑service delivery, reinforcing the government’s push to broaden affordable care access in rural areas.
Extension of AYUSH Empanelment
- CGHS has prolonged the validity of AYUSH organisations already on its empanelment list, ensuring continued participation without immediate re‑certification.
- The extension aligns with the government's broader health‑service expansion plans.
Related Wage and Service Updates
- Minimum wages for agricultural workers will rise from 1 Oct 2026, as per the revised VDA order.
- A total of 5,664 new health‑service slots are being created to boost rural health infrastructure.
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