Overview
- The Association of Healthcare Providers–India advised more than 15,000 member hospitals, including Max Healthcare and Medanta, to suspend cashless treatment for Bajaj Allianz policyholders starting September 1.
- Hospitals will continue treating these patients on a self-pay basis, with bills to be settled upfront and reimbursement sought from the insurer afterward.
- AHPI cites long-unrevised reimbursement rates, estimated 7–8% annual medical inflation, unilateral deductions, delayed settlements, and slow pre-authorisations.
- The association characterises the move as a temporary suspension that could be lifted once fair, sustainable tariffs are agreed.
- Bajaj Allianz expressed surprise and signalled willingness to work toward a solution, while AHPI also issued a notice to Care Health Insurance with an August 31 response deadline.