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The Ayushman Bharat payment crisis has reached a boiling point in Haryana. The Indian Medical Association (IMA) Haryana branch issued a formal warning regarding the potential withdrawal of empanelled hospitals. Consequently, thousands of patients may lose access to free medical treatment. This situation arose due to long-pending dues and unresolved operational grievances.
According to the IMA, hospitals have not received reimbursements for several months. For example, payments dating back to September 2025 remain outstanding. This delay creates severe financial pressure on private healthcare providers. Furthermore, the government has not yet included IMA representatives in grievance committees. These committees should meet monthly to resolve issues. However, they have remained inactive for five months. Therefore, hospital onboarding and new specialty approvals are currently stalled.
Hospitals have collectively decided to submit surrender letters if the situation persists. They set a deadline for April 20, 2026, for government intervention. If the authorities do not act, services will likely halt. Thus, the underprivileged population faces a significant healthcare disruption. Additionally, this move could affect the treatment of hundreds of thousands of patients. Healthcare leaders urge the CEO of the Ayushman Bharat Health Protection Authority to take immediate action. As a result, the stability of the world's largest public healthcare scheme is at risk in the region.
Q1: Why are hospitals in Haryana threatening to leave the Ayushman Bharat scheme?
Hospitals are facing extreme financial strain due to delayed reimbursements. Many claims from September 2025 remain unpaid despite the mandatory 15-day payment rule.
Q2: What is the deadline set by the IMA for resolving these issues?
The IMA Haryana has stated that empanelled hospitals might stop providing services under the scheme after April 20, 2026, if their demands are not met.
Q3: How will this withdrawal impact patients?
The withdrawal of private hospitals could severely disrupt free medical treatment for over 12 crore vulnerable families eligible under the PM-JAY scheme.
Disclaimer: This content is for informational and educational purposes only. It does not constitute medical advice or replace professional judgment. Refer to the latest local and national guidelines for clinical practice.
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