CGHS rules clarified: parents or parents in law can be dependents for medical benefits

One-time switch locks in choices for male employees

Central government employees under CGHS can now list either their parents or parents-in-law as dependents for medical benefits. The move is a one-time option under the CGHS and Central Services (Medical Attendance) Rules, 1944, and once chosen it cannot be reversed by male employees. The clarification is meant to remove earlier ambiguity over eligible dependent categories.