Ayushman Bharat in Haryana: 500 Crore Debt Crisis to Halt Private Hospital Services
Private hospitals in Haryana participating in the Ayushman Bharat scheme will cease services from August 7th, 2025. This drastic action follows the state government’s failure to clear outstanding dues, estimated at a staggering Rs 500 crore.
The hospitals claim prolonged delays in payments, arbitrary deductions from their reimbursements, and a lack of response to their numerous complaints. These issues, they allege, persist despite repeated assurances from the state administration.
This move threatens access to crucial healthcare for lakhs of beneficiaries under the scheme in the state. The impending shutdown raises serious concerns about the efficacy of Ayushman Bharat’s implementation in Haryana and the potential for widespread disruption to healthcare access.
The crisis highlights the urgent need for the Haryana government to address the financial irregularities and ensure timely payments to participating hospitals. Failure to do so will not only severely impact healthcare access but also erode public trust in the Ayushman Bharat scheme itself. The coming weeks will be critical in determining the fate of this vital healthcare initiative in the state.
