Telangana’s revamped Employee Health Scheme faces hurdles as over Rs 2,000 crore in medical bills remain pending. None of 360 small and medium private hospitals have signed MoUs, citing low package rates and delayed payments that threaten their financial sustainability.
Aarogyasri health services in Telangana remain suspended for a second day as private hospitals protest against unpaid dues amounting to Rs 1,500 crore. Despite appeals from Aarogyasri officials, the State government has yet to initiate dialogue with the TANHA, which is leading the strike.
Telangana’s health sector is facing a deepening crisis as junior doctors, private hospitals, ASHA and ANM workers mount protests over delayed stipends, blocked Aarogyasri services and unpaid salaries. With over 400 hospitals suspending services, healthcare delivery has come under severe strain
Private hospitals in Telangana stopped accepting Aarogyasri and EHS cards, citing pending payments of up to Rs 1,500 crore and unresolved grievances. Patients were forced to pay upfront, as hospitals demand timely bills clearance, revised MoUs, and a grievance mechanism.
Healthcare services under Aarogyasri Health Insurance, the Employee Health Scheme (EHS), and the Journalists Health Scheme (JHS) remain suspended in small and medium-sized hospitals.
