Haryana hospitals to continue AB-PMJAY strike despite partial payments

IMA Haryana says hospitals will continue Ayushman Bharat services suspension over Rs 500 crore dues, citing trust deficit with state health agency despite partial repayments

Officials from the Indian Medical Association’s (IMA) Haryana unit on Wednesday said the body will proceed with suspending services under the Ayushman Bharat-Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY) from today over pending reimbursements to hospitals empanelled under the scheme.

 

This decision comes despite the state health agency (SHA) stating that partial repayment of outstanding dues to empanelled hospitals was initiated on a “first in, first out” basis from August 4.

 

In its July 28 notice, the hospital body alleged inaction by the state government over dues pending for six to seven months, despite repeated representations and assurances.

 

“Around Rs 500