There is some big relief news for millions of patients across the country. The hospital association AHPI has lifted the ban on the facility of cashless treatment for the policyholders of Bajaj Allianz and Care Health Insurance. This means that now patients will be able to get treatment directly through insurance without paying money in hospitals as before.

A few days ago, it was reported that some big companies like Bajaj Allianz and Care Health Insurance have stopped the facility of cashless claim for their policyholders, which caused concern among millions of people. But now the crisis of ‘no cashless claim’ has been averted, and there is some relief news for the customers of both these companies.

Why did the dispute start

The Association of Healthcare Providers India (AHPI), which includes many big hospitals of the country, had alleged that Bajaj Allianz and Care Health Insurance companies are not paying claims on time and are giving very low package rates. The hospitals said that the cost of treatment has increased, but the insurance companies pay at the old and low rates, due to which the hospitals are incurring losses.

Why did AHPI impose a ban

To put pressure on these complaints, AHPI had decided to temporarily suspend the facility of cashless claim for Bajaj Allianz and Care policyholders. This meant that the patient had to pay the entire amount from his pocket at the time of treatment and later claim the reimbursement from the insurance company. As soon as this news came, panic spread among millions of policyholders and their families.

How was the problem resolved

After the dispute escalated, several rounds of talks took place between the insurance companies and AHPI. Understanding the concerns of the hospitals, the insurance companies agreed to some payment terms and rates. After this, AHPI withdrew its suspension and said that the cashless facility would continue as before.

Now, Bajaj Allianz and Care Health Insurance customers will be able to avail cashless treatment in hospitals by showing their insurance card or policy details as before. This will not put pressure on patients to suddenly spend from their pockets, and the treatment process will also continue smoothly.

This decision shows that in the interest of patients, both parties have been successful in reaching a compromise through negotiations.