Empanelment Programme CGHS
Important Announcement: Healthcare Organizations (Private hospitals, eye hospitals/ centres, dental clinics, diagnostic laboratories, Imaging centres and physiotherapy centres) are required to apply to QCI-NABH for processing of the CGHS and ECHS applications only through the online portal, www.ece.nabh.co
Applications for inspections for the purpose of empanelment of CGHS and ECHS in the physical form shall not be accepted by QCI-NABH with effect from 15th November 2022.
Kindly note: QCI recommendation regarding particular hospital/ diagnostic centre does not mean automatic empanelment by CGHS. QCI will keep on adding to the list as and when recommendation for individual hospital/diagnostic centre is finalised.
Introduction: National Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers (NABH-QCI) has been entrusted with the task of assessing hospitals as per set criteria for empanelment of Hospitals with Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS).
Minimum bed requirements for CGHS empanelment:
S.N. | Type of City | Minimum Bed Strength |
(a) |
Metro |
50 Beds. |
(b) |
Non-Metro |
30 Beds. |
Applicants desirous of getting their facilities assessed for CGHS / ECHS Empanelment are encouraged to apply online for prompt processing. In case, the HCOs have any difficulty in applying, they may contact NABH Secretariat at E-mail: ece@nabh.co
How much is the Fees?: Fee structure depends on the type of facility and bed strength which can be viewed in the application form itself in the website.
Less Then 100 Beds | More Then 100 Beds | Diagnostic, Eye and Dental Centers | |
CGHS Empanelment |
Application Fee:30,000/- Plus GST@18% |
Application Fee:35,000/- Plus GST@18% |
Application Fee:25,000/- Plus GST@18% |