PMHS Uttarakhand | Current official-scheme explainer
The State Government Health Scheme (SGHS) provides an organised framework for eligible Uttarakhand government employees, pensioners and covered dependants to access notified healthcare benefits. This is an explainer—not a new order. The referenced government order is dated 31 March 2023.
At a Glance
- Source document date: 31 March 2023.
- Status: current-scheme explainer; not presented as breaking news.
- Eligibility, empanelment and cashless approval must be checked on the current official portal/order.
- PMHS staff should keep service and dependant records accurate.
Who should verify coverage?
Serving state employees, eligible pensioners and notified dependants should confirm their current enrolment, beneficiary details and applicable contribution or entitlement rules. Transfer, retirement, marriage, birth, death or correction of service records can affect beneficiary information.
Practical access checklist
- Confirm the beneficiary record and identity details.
- Check whether the hospital and proposed service are currently empanelled.
- Ask the hospital’s scheme desk whether pre-authorisation is required.
- Carry the scheme card/identifier, government ID and relevant referral or clinical papers.
- Retain discharge summary, investigation reports, authorisation and grievance reference numbers.
For PMHS facilities and doctors
Clinical urgency should be managed first according to law and emergency protocols. Administrative teams should document referrals clearly, avoid promising cashless coverage before authorisation, and direct beneficiaries to the current scheme helpdesk for package and eligibility disputes.
What is known
Uttarakhand has issued government directions to make treatment under SGHS effective for state employees and pensioners. Operational rules may be updated through later orders and portal changes.
Limitations and uncertainties
This page does not reproduce the complete scheme contract, package list or current hospital network. Cashless approval is not guaranteed merely because a hospital was previously empanelled. Verify current official information before planned admission.
Official source
Uttarakhand Government Orders—SGHS order dated 31 March 2023
Related reading
iGOT Karmayogi guide for Uttarakhand health staff | Uttarakhand Health System Development Project explainer
Last reviewed: 28 September 2026