Expedited insurance funds release sought

Concerns emerged over the continuity of the Punjab health insurance programme after instructions were issued to stop certain services from Tuesday, raising fears that patients awaiting hospital admissions and surgeries could face difficulties.According to sources, the instructions concern new admissions and treatment approvals for…

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The sources said the services would depend on the allocation of funds to continue them.Sources at the Punjab Health Initiative Management Company (PHIMC) denied that the insurance programme had been discontinued.A senior official said the programme remained operational and the instructions were linked to delay in the release of funds.The official said the company was in contact with the Planning and Development Board to expedite the release of funds.If hospitals….

The hospitals have been directed not to refuse admission to patients covered under these specialised programmes.Punjab's budget for the fiscal year 2026-27 includes Rs29 billion for the Health Card programme.

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