New Delhi, Sept. 2 -- The Ministry of Health has relaxed the age and marital-status conditions for dependent sons and brothers suffering from critical or terminal illnesses under the Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS) and the Central Services (Medical Attendance) Rules, 1944.

Under the revised provisions, CGHS and medical attendance benefits will be available for life to eligible dependent sons and brothers diagnosed with critical or terminal illnesses.

The ministry has also clarified that marriage will not by itself result in the withdrawal of CGHS benefits for a dependent son or brother covered under these provisions.

However, continued coverage will depend on fulfilment of the prescribed dependency criteria and an assessment by...