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Haryana private hospitals suspend Ayushman Bharat services over unpaid dues
✍️ The Hindu
🗓 02 Sep 2026, 06:37 PM
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A group of private hospitals in Haryana have stopped providing Ayushman Bharat services after the government failed to clear outstanding payments.
Private hospitals across Haryana have announced a suspension of services under the Ayushman Bharat health insurance scheme, citing unpaid dues from the state government. The move follows weeks of negotiations in which the hospitals sought clearance of pending reimbursements for treatments rendered to scheme beneficiaries.
Hospital administrators said the outstanding amounts have strained their cash flows, making it difficult to continue offering free or heavily subsidised care under the scheme. They warned that without timely settlement, the financial viability of participating private facilities could be compromised.
Patients enrolled in Ayushman Bharat may now face delays or denial of treatment at the affected hospitals, prompting concerns among patient advocacy groups. The hospitals have urged the government to expedite payments to avoid further disruption of services.
State health officials acknowledged the delay and indicated that the pending dues are being processed, but did not provide a specific timeline for completion. They assured that the suspension would be lifted once the payments are cleared.
Hospital administrators said the outstanding amounts have strained their cash flows, making it difficult to continue offering free or heavily subsidised care under the scheme. They warned that without timely settlement, the financial viability of participating private facilities could be compromised.
Patients enrolled in Ayushman Bharat may now face delays or denial of treatment at the affected hospitals, prompting concerns among patient advocacy groups. The hospitals have urged the government to expedite payments to avoid further disruption of services.
State health officials acknowledged the delay and indicated that the pending dues are being processed, but did not provide a specific timeline for completion. They assured that the suspension would be lifted once the payments are cleared.