Haryana private hospitals suspend Ayushman services over outstanding dues
The Indian Medical Association (IMA), Haryana, has warned of a complete withdrawal of services from September 16 if the dues are not cleared
On Tuesday, September 1, 2026, private hospitals in Haryana affiliated with the Ayushman Bharat scheme halted services for beneficiaries to protest outstanding payments amounting to several hundred crores, according to the Indian Medical Association (IMA) of Haryana. The IMA has threatened to cease all services from September 16 if the dues are not resolved.
Ajay Mahajan, Chairman of the Indian Medical Association–Hospital Board of India, stated that normally, hospitals file around 2,500 claims daily, but none were processed on the day of the protest. IMA Haryana president Sunila Soni informed The Hindu that ₹1,200 crore remained unpaid since January, with the issue persisting despite assurances over the past three years.
The letter to the Ayushman Health Protection Authority, Haryana, mentioned that payment delays exceed six months, despite a 15-day deadline for claim clearance. Soni attributed the delays to insufficient budgetary allocations, the large beneficiary base, and a shortage of manpower. Haryana Health Department officials denied the claim, insisting that Ayushman services continued normally.
About 650 hospitals, including government facilities, are currently empanelled under the scheme in Haryana.
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