In a major step towards integrating Ayurveda with India’s mainstream health insurance framework, the All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA), New Delhi, has signed a Common Empanelment Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the General Insurance Council (GIC), enabling cashless Ayurveda treatment across all 32 general insurance companies under the Council.
The MoU was signed on 10 February 2026 between Prof. (Vaidya) P. K. Prajapati, Director, AIIA, and Shri Segar Sampathkumar, Director (Health), General Insurance Council, in the presence of Prof. Bejon Kumar Misra, Chairman, Core Group of Experts on Ayush Health Insurance. Senior AIIA officials, including Prof. (Dr.) Mahesh Vyas, Dean (PhD), Prof. (Dr.) R. K. Yadav, Dean (PG), and Dr. Alka Kapoor, Director Medical Services, were also present.
With this empanelment, AIIA—an autonomous institution under the Ministry of Ayush—is now authorised to provide cashless treatment for eligible Ayurveda-based healthcare services to insured patients covered by any of the 32 general insurance companies affiliated with GIC.
The Ministry has launched a dedicated Ayush Health Insurance Helpline to assist beneficiaries with insurance-related queries and awareness.
The move is expected to significantly improve access, affordability, and patient confidence in Ayurveda treatment.
