Cashless Treatment Suspended in Ahmedabad Hospitals from April 2, 2025 The Ahmedabad Hospitals and Nursing Homes Association (AHNA) has announced the suspension of cashless treatment services for policyholders of Star Health, Care Health, and Tata AIG Health Insurance due to disputes over low reimbursement rates, claim deductions, and hospital delistings. Impact on Patients Policyholders must pay upfront for treatments and seek reimbursement later. Emergency care may become financially challenging for many. Impact on Hospitals Hospitals face delayed payments and unsustainable tariffs, prompting this decision. Over 1,200 hospitals in Ahmedabad are affected. The Bigger Picture Ahmedabad had India’s third-highest health insurance complaints in 2023-24, exposing deeper issues in the sector. AHNA is considering alternative cashless solutions, but regulatory intervention is needed to ensure fairness and transparency.