Mandatory linking of CGHS beneficiary ID with ABHA for central govt employees suspended; should you still do it?

Mandatory linking of CGHS beneficiary ID with ABHA ID: The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has announced a temporary suspension of the mandatory linking of Central Government Health Services (CGHS) beneficiary ID with Ayushman Bharat Health Account (ABHA) ID. Citing a review of their earlier directive, the Ministry issued an office memorandum on June 25, 2024, stating the decision to put the implementation on hold until further notice. This move aims to reconsider the compulsory integration of the two IDs, allowing for future deliberation on the matter.