AIIA Signs MoU with GIC to Provide Cashless Treatment Across 32 Insurance CompaniesIn February 2026, the All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the General Insurance Council (GIC) to introduce cashless treatment facilities for eligible Ayurveda healthcare services.
Key Highlights of MoU:
Signatories: The MoU was signed by Prof. (Vaidya) P. K. Prajapati, Director of AIIA, and Segar Sampathkumar, Director (Health), GIC, in the presence of Prof. Bejon Kumar Misra, Chairman of the Core Group of Experts on Ayush Health Insurance in New Delhi, Delhi.
Coverage: The agreement enables patients to access treatment across 32 insurance companies, improving affordability and strengthening the integration of Ayush-based healthcare with mainstream medical insurance.
Launch of Helpline: For the first time, the Government of India(GoI) has launched a dedicated Ayush Health Insurance Helpline ‘1800-11-0008’ to support beneficiaries.
About General Insurance Council (GIC):
Chairman – Tapan Kumar Singhel
Headquarters– Mumbai, Maharashtra
Established – 2001