Case Law Analysis
RGJAY Scheme | Empanelled Hospitals Cannot Shift Cashless Treatment Burden to Patients : Maharashtra SCDRC
Maharashtra State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission rules that empanelled hospitals under the Rajiv Gandhi Jeevandayee Aarogya Yojana (RGJAY) must ensure cashless treatment for eligible patients and cannot recover costs directly. The hospital was held liable for deficiency in service and ordered to refund Rs. 80,660 with interest, reinforcing patient rights under healthcare schemes.