Will Haryana Hospitals Quit Ayushman Bharat Over Dues?

The Growing Crisis in Haryana’s Healthcare Sector

IMA Haryana has recently issued a warning regarding the Ayushman Bharat Yojana. Specifically, they highlighted severe Ayushman Bharat payment issues affecting empanelled private hospitals. These financial challenges have left many healthcare facilities under extreme operational strain. Consequently, a major healthcare crisis could be looming across the state. For those working in general practice or managing private clinical setups, these systemic delays threaten the continuity of essential patient care.

Addressing Ayushman Bharat Payment Issues

Many private facilities have not received reimbursements for several months. According to the association, claims from September 2025 remain unpaid today. Therefore, empanelled hospitals have collectively decided to submit surrender letters. This action will take effect if the government fails to act by April 20. Additionally, the IMA pointed out a lack of representation in grievance committees. Although approved in January 2025, these administrative changes remain unimplemented.

Administrative Bottlenecks and Grievance Delays

Furthermore, regular committee meetings have not occurred for five months. This neglect significantly hinders the approval of new medical specialties. It also impacts the onboarding process for new healthcare providers. Meanwhile, the Punjab and Haryana High Court has issued notices on this matter. These notices address the persistent and systemic delays in clearing payments. If hospitals withdraw, free treatment for underprivileged patients will be severely disrupted. Ultimately, the future of this public healthcare pillar depends on urgent intervention, a situation that underscores the importance of robust training in emergency medicine to handle crisis-related service disruptions.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: Why are hospitals in Haryana threatening to withdraw from the Ayushman Bharat scheme?

Hospitals are facing extreme financial strain due to long-pending reimbursements dating back to September 2025. Additionally, the lack of representation in administrative committees has created significant operational hurdles.

Q2: What is the deadline for the government to resolve these payment issues?

The Indian Medical Association (IMA) Haryana has set a deadline of April 20, 2026. If the issues remain unresolved by this date, empanelled hospitals may collectively stop providing services under the scheme. Healthcare professionals looking to elevate their expertise during this period can explore various multispecialty courses to enhance their clinical proficiency.

References

1. Empanelled hospitals may exit Ayushman scheme if payment issues remainunresolved: IMA Haryana – ETHealthworld
2. Dues not cleared, pvt hosps may suspend Ayushman Bharat services, warns IMA – The Times of India
3. IMA urges Haryana govt to clear dues of empanelled pvt hospitals – Hindustan Times
4. Update on AB-PMJAY Implementation – PIB India

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