UP sets national benchmark in Ayushman Bharat implementation

Uttar Pradesh continues to set new benchmarks in the delivery of healthcare services. The state has once again established its strong national presence through the effective implementation of the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY), a flagship initiative of the double-engine government.

Uttar Pradesh has achieved significant milestones in timely claim settlements, increased expenditure on the treatment of serious illnesses, and efficient grievance redressal, reinforcing its commitment to accessible and quality healthcare.

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State Agency for Comprehensive Health and Integrated Services (SACHIS) CEO Archana Verma stated here on Friday that PMJAY is the world’s largest health insurance scheme, providing cashless treatment of up to ₹5 lakh per family per year to eligible beneficiaries.

To further enhance speed and transparency, the SACHIS has strengthened its software systems and expanded its core team, significantly reducing the time required for claim verification and approval. These measures are directly benefiting both patients and healthcare providers.

The state has also recorded substantial progress in the treatment of serious and complex diseases. In 2024–25, payments amounting to ₹894.1 crore were made for specialized services such as cardiology, neurosurgery, oncology, urology, and plastic surgery.

In the ongoing financial year 2025–26, ₹1,370.2 crore has already been disbursed for these services, enabling poor and middle-class families to access advanced and high-cost treatments with ease.

Uttar Pradesh has also emerged as a national model in grievance redressal. From January 2025 to date, 41,582 complaints and requests have been received on the Ayushman online portal, of which 41,458 have already been resolved efficiently.

The remaining cases are under active consideration and will be addressed within the stipulated timeframe. In recognition of this exemplary performance, the National Health Authority, Government of India, felicitated the SACHIS at the National Grievance Workshop held from December 18 to 25. The workshop saw participation from 37 states and union territories, with Uttar Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Sikkim, and Chandigarh receiving special recognition.