Ayushman Bharat Scheme Services Uninterrupted in Haryana Despite IMA Call

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*More than 3,511 claims submitted by private and government hospitals; no impact on treatment of patients*

Chandigarh, September 2: Health services under the Ayushman Bharat–Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY) continued normally in Haryana. Despite the Indian Medical Association (IMA) call to suspend services under the scheme from the night of August 31 to the night of September 1, eligible beneficiaries in the state did not face any major difficulty in availing treatment.

According to information received from the State Health Agency (SHA), Haryana, private empanelled hospitals alone submitted more than 1,314 claims during this period. Including claims submitted by government hospitals, more than 3,511 claims were submitted under the Ayushman Bharat scheme. This figure is also higher than the daily average of around 3,441 claims submitted under the scheme. This clearly indicates that the IMA call had no major impact on patients seeking treatment under the Ayushman Bharat scheme in the state.

*Health Authority Remained in Constant Contact with Hospitals*

The State Health Agency continuously monitored the situation. Regular coordination was maintained with district-level officials, District Implementation Managers and empanelled hospitals. All empanelled hospitals were directed to continue treatment and health services as usual, while giving priority to eligible patients under the Ayushman Bharat scheme. Hospitals were also instructed to ensure that no eligible beneficiary faced any unnecessary difficulty in availing treatment under the scheme.

According to the SHA, no complaint was received during this period regarding any eligible patient being denied treatment or any disruption in health services under the Ayushman Bharat scheme. The responses received from hospitals, along with the number of claims submitted during this period, also make it clear that beneficiaries continued to receive health services under the scheme.

*Reports of ₹12,000 Crore in Outstanding Dues Misleading*

The State Health Agency has termed reports published in some newspapers regarding outstanding dues of ₹12,000 crore to hospitals under the Ayushman Bharat scheme as factually incorrect. The SHA stated that such information creates unnecessary confusion among beneficiaries and the general public. The actual status of payments and claims under the scheme is examined as per the prescribed procedure. The authority has appealed to the public not to rely on unverified reports or incomplete information and to trust only accurate and official information.

*Complaints of Denial of Treatment to Be Investigated*

The State Health Agency has made it clear that if any beneficiary complains that an empanelled hospital refused to provide treatment under the Ayushman Bharat scheme on August 31 or September 1, the matter will be investigated as per the prescribed procedure.

The SHA will review complaints and information received from hospitals. If the investigation establishes that any hospital refused treatment to an eligible beneficiary under the scheme or deliberately obstructed treatment, appropriate action will be taken against the concerned hospital in accordance with the rules.

*Beneficiaries Urged to Continue Availing Treatment*

The State Health Agency has assured all eligible families covered under the Ayushman Bharat–Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana that they can continue to avail treatment at empanelled hospitals across the state as per the prescribed procedure. Beneficiaries have been urged not to be influenced by rumours, unverified information or misleading reports.

The Haryana Government’s priority is to ensure timely, accessible and quality healthcare services for eligible citizens of the state. The state government remains fully committed to the effective implementation of the Ayushman Bharat scheme and is taking all necessary steps to ensure that eligible beneficiaries do not face any difficulty in availing treatment. The State Health Agency is maintaining continuous coordination with district-level officials and empanelled hospitals to ensure that healthcare services and treatment under the scheme continue smoothly.