The Holistic Sovereign: Why AIIA’s Cashless Facility is the New Standard for Elite Wellness

Mainstreaming Traditional Wisdom with Corporate Ease

The All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA) and the General Insurance Council (GIC) have signed a landmark MoU to provide cashless treatment facilities across 32 insurance companies. This historic move eliminates financial friction, placing authentic Ayurvedic care on par with conventional medical services.

Bridging Ancient Wisdom and Modern Finance

On February 10, 2026, the All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA) in New Delhi achieved a transformative milestone for Indian healthcare. By signing a Common Empanelment MoU with the General Insurance Council (GIC), the AIIA has become the first Ayush institute in the country to offer a unified cashless interface with all 32 general insurance providers.

Key Strategic Developments:

• Institutional Credibility: The agreement, signed by Prof. (Vd.) P.K. Prajapati (Director, AIIA) and Shri Segar Sampathkumar (Director, GIC), ensures that Ayurveda is no longer an “out-of-pocket” luxury but a mainstream medical option.
• Dedicated Support: To assist beneficiaries, the Ministry of Ayush has launched a first-of-its-kind Ayush Health Insurance Helpline (1800-11-0008), active from 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM on working days to resolve insurance-related queries.

Standardized Excellence: The 200-bed AIIA referral hospital, equipped with state-of-the-art diagnostics, now serves as the “Gold Standard” for evidence-based, insurance-supported Ayurvedic care.

UDHQ Take: The Professionalization of the Holistic Lifestyle

For the UDHQ reader, this launch represents the “Professionalized Wellness Standard.” Ayurveda has transitioned from a boutique preference to a seamless corporate reality.

The Value for the High-Status Professional:

• Zero-Friction Healing: The shift to cashless facilities allows the urban elite to choose Panchakarma or advanced Ayurvedic therapies with the same financial ease as a specialized surgical procedure.
• Institutional Trust: Coverage by 32 major insurers forces a higher tier of documentation and clinical standardization, ensuring that your wellness regimen is backed by corporate-level assurance.

Global Benchmark: This initiative cements the “Indian Holistic Standard,” allowing the high-status professional to integrate deep, mind-body wellness into their routine without the administrative burden of reimbursement.

Source: AIIA.