High Courts Direct Full Medical Reimbursements and Timely Payments to Private Hospitals

The Punjab and Haryana High Court directed Haryana to fully reimburse a retired engineer for emergency medical treatment at a non-empanelled private hospital, quashing a government cap on reimbursement and ordering payment of the balance with interest. The court emphasized the constitutional right to meaningful life preservation, citing Garuda Purana verses. Separately, the Himachal Pradesh High Court urged timely clearance of pending dues to private hospitals under Ayushman Bharat and Himcare schemes, highlighting the importance of cashless healthcare for vulnerable patients.