Manipur Private Hospitals threaten to suspend PMJAY, CMHT over unpaid dues
Imphal: The Association of Healthcare Providers India, Manipur State Chapter (AHPI-MSC) has announced that affiliated private hospitals across the state will begin charging patients directly under the Chief Minister’s Health Scheme (CMHT) and the Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PMJAY) from 7 November 2025, if the government fails to clear long-pending reimbursements. Patients will then need to claim refunds only after the state releases the pending payments.
The association pointed out, “During this period, treatments and services will continue to be available at standard rates. Once the pending dues are cleared by the concerned authorities, all benefits will be reinstated, and eligible refunds will be processed promptly. We assure the public that we remain committed to providing healthcare support in every possible way and seek your kind understanding and cooperation during this temporary pause.”
Following the meeting of the Association of Healthcare Providers of India (AHPI), Manipur Chapter, held on 30th September 2025, it was unanimously resolved that the prolonged delay in reimbursement of claims under the PMJAY and CMHT schemes has caused severe financial and operational strain across private healthcare institutions, including hospitals, clinics, and diagnostic centres.
Despite continuous support to the public health system, the non-payment of long-pending dues has made it increasingly difficult for member institutions to sustain services under the scheme. Accordingly, all AHPl-affiliated private healthcare institutions in Manipur will temporarily discontinue PMJAY and CMHT benefits with effect from 7 November 2025.
“During this discontinuation period, treatments and services will be chargeable at standard institutional rates. Once the pending reimbursements are cleared by the concerned authorities, any amount collected from eligible beneficiaries during this period will be refunded, as applicable. We request the kind understanding and cooperation of the public as we collectively seek a prompt resolution to this matter,” the association stated. The delay in payments, the association warned, will have the greatest impact on poor patients, especially those receiving free hemodialysis under CMHT and PMJAY. Private hospitals together provide thousands of dialysis sessions per month, more than government hospitals.
AHPI representatives said they have met the Chief Secretary, the Governor, and the Health Commissioner multiple times. The association has urged the state government to immediately clear all pending reimbursements and sought the Governor’s intervention to avoid disruption of healthcare services. If the issue remains unresolved, AHPI warned that the November 7 deadline could force thousands of underprivileged patients to bear medical costs that were previously covered, worsening the already fragile healthcare situation in Manipur.
