Ayushman Bharat: One scheme can change the healthcare system of Punjab, but only if AAP lets it

Ayushman Bharat is on hold since December 2021 due to a clash between the Insurance Company and the government

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Health is an aspect of one’s life that should never be ignored but, the state government seems to have shut its eyes to the same.


Ayushman Bharat scheme was made for the welfare of the people but they are not availing its benefit as the Scheme in Punjab has gone on hold since 29 December 2021.


This Scheme was started by the Central Government on 23 September 2018 to provide aid to the economically weaker section of the society but in Punjab, it has proved to be a scheme that is causing them a lot of trouble.


Till December 29, there was a dispute going on between the previous government and the insurance company which used to claim the treatment under this scheme. Later, the State Health Department started looking for a new Insurance company after which the company refused to give claims to any hospitals.


On the 28th of January, the Insurance Company sent an email to IMA Punjab and all the private hospitals that no money under the scheme will be claimed by them. After this, all the hospitals concluded that they will not be admitting any more patients under the scheme while the old patients were discharged for the same reason.


The newly formed government has also shown zero interest in this issue and is not taking any steps to solve this so that the common people can avail the facility again.


True Scoop team spoke to some stakeholders on this and here is what they have to say:

Hospital Association President, Dr. Rakesh Vig informed us that approximately ₹300 crores is the amount that has to be paid by the State government to the hospitals as outstanding dues. State Government is responsible for it as they have received funds for the scheme from the Central government but is not passing it to the hospitals, he added further.


Dr. Shubhang Aggarwal of NHS Hospital said, “It was a great initiative by the Central Government but the newly formed government is showing no interest in it due to which this scheme might not start again.”


Rajesh Bagga, General Secretory Punjab added, “State Government does not want to implement the schemes of Central Government that is why they are not taking any steps to find a problem to this solution.”


“It is a serious issue of our state and should be brought under the limelight. I will take this matter to the Health Minister of the country and will make sure that necessary steps are taken”, said Iqbal Singh, Chairman of the Minority Commission.


The main sufferers of this issue had to say this on the issue. Malkit Singh resident of Deep Nagar revealed that the hospital asked him to pay his previous dues for which he was getting treatment as the insurance company denied accepting the claims.


Ms. Shivani, a resident of Urban Estate said, “I was admitted to a private hospital under this scheme but as soon as the insurance company refused to claim the amount, they told me to either pay the money for the treatment or leave the hospital.”


The government should ponder upon this and find a way out because there is no other alternative for the economically weaker section other than relying on such schemes to avail adequate healthcare facilities.


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