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Haryana Doctors End 18-Day Strike, Ayushman Bharat Services to Resume

The state pledged to clear pending reimbursements within a month following talks with IMA leaders.

A flexboard of Ayushman Bharat scheme which states that the scheme offers 5 lakh of free treatment | Photo: Krishan Murari/ThePrint
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Overview

  • More than 650 empanelled private hospitals will restart cashless care under the scheme across Haryana.
  • IMA officials said the government agreed to issue a written assurance and release funds immediately, with all dues settled within a month.
  • Officials confirmed an additional budget will be presented in the Assembly to address shortfalls beyond the current Rs 700 crore allocation.
  • The resolution followed a state secretariat meeting involving Chief Secretary Anurag Rastogi, Additional Chief Secretary (Health) Sudhir Kumar and Ayushman Bharat CEO Sangeeta alongside IMA representatives.
  • The strike began on August 7 over unpaid claims reported at Rs 400–490 crore and alleged arbitrary deductions, disrupting access for about 1.5 crore beneficiaries.