Haryana private hospitals to suspend Ayushman Bharat services for 24 hours

Private hospitals in Haryana will suspend services under Ayushman Bharat for 24 hours on September 1, 2026, over nearly ₹1,200 crore in unpaid claims, the Indian Medical Association (IMA) Haryana has said. Hospitals will continue to admit emergency cases during the protest but will not accept new routine patients under the scheme.

The IMA Haryana has demanded a fair and transparent reimbursement system for hospitals providing care under Ayushman Bharat. The suspension is linked to prolonged delays in the payment of claims, which the association says have placed private hospitals under severe financial pressure.

According to the research information, some hospitals have already shut down, while others are struggling to survive amid the payment delays. The available information does not identify the hospitals that have closed or specify how many facilities are affected.

The IMA Haryana has warned that hospitals could stage a longer suspension from September 16 if the outstanding dues are not cleared. The warning leaves the continuation of services after the 24-hour protest dependent on the status of the unpaid claims, but no further details on a decision or settlement were available.

During the September 1 suspension, emergency care under the scheme is expected to remain available at participating private hospitals, while new routine patients will not be taken under Ayushman Bharat. The scheme’s services at government facilities were not addressed in the available information.