7th CPC Recommendation on CGEGIS is not accepted by Government
7th CPC Recommendation on CGEGIS is not accepted by Govt and the old scheme and rates continues
The 7th Pay Commission has recommended the following rates for Central government Employees Group Insurance Scheme (CGEGIS) . The subscription amount has been increased considerably to increase the Insurance amount .
| Level of Employee | Monthly Deduction (Rs.) | Insurance Amount (Rs.) |
| 10 and above | 5000 | 50,00,000 |
| 6 to 9 | 2500 | 25,00,000 |
| 1 to 5 | 1500 | 15,00,000 |
This has been objected by NCJCM in its memorandum. The demanded to reduce the monthly deduction as it is much higher than the Premium rates available for Term life Insurance in Open Market. The Central Government accepted this demand and rejected this recommendation and asked Ministry of Finance to work out a customized group insurance scheme for Central Government Employees with low premium and high risk cover.
The Press release issued by the Central Government says,
” The Cabinet also decided not to accept the steep hike in monthly contribution towards Central Government Employees Group Insurance Scheme (CGEGIS) recommended by the Commission. The existing rates of monthly contribution will continue. This will increase the take home salary of employees at lower levels by Rs. 1470. However, considering the need for social security of employees, the Cabinet has asked Ministry of Finance to work out a customized group insurance scheme for Central Government Employees with low premium and high risk cover.”
Source: http://www.gservants.com/
what is historic rise, Mr. F.M? Increase of 14% in the minimum from 15750 to18000 and fitment factor from 2.25 to 2.57, a raise of 0.32 is historic? Of courses, being the lowest in 70 years, it can be termed historic. The increase in allowances and the proposed restoration of parity to pensioners that was the only favourable recommendation on pensions has been deferred. Why the was the show of empowered committee staged? Govt may have to face deep frustration of the employees now.