KOHIMA, APRIL 19 (MExN): The Confederation of All Nagaland State Service Employees Association (CANSSEA) has called for urgent government intervention in the ongoing crisis surrounding the Chief Minister Health Insurance Scheme (CMHIS), which otherwise could lead to serious disruptions in healthcare delivery across the state.
In a meeting held at the CANSSEA head office at Kohima on April 17, the Association, led by President Zubemo Lotha Tsanglao, Adviser Dr Ilang and Executive Members, engaged in a detailed discussion with Thavaseelan K, Chief Executive Officer of the Nagaland Health Protection Society (NHPS). The meeting focused on the financial deadlock between Future Generali India Insurance (FGII) and empanelled hospitals under CMHIS.
In the meeting, CANSSEA raised serious concerns over the impact the impasse has had on healthcare services, particularly for state government employees and the general public. According to data presented during the deliberations, FGII has approved Rs 147.65 crore in claims out of the total Rs 178.96 crore filed between April 1, 2024, and March 31, 2025. However, only Rs 99.28 crore has been disbursed so far, leaving a significant Rs 48.81 crore unpaid, a delay that has caused severe financial strain on hospitals and healthcare providers.
It therefore urged the State Government to explore immediate temporary financial measures to support the empanelled hospitals until the insurance-related issues are resolved. The Association emphasized that such action is essential to sustain the scheme and prevent further hardship for beneficiaries.
“Though there are hiccups to this nascent Scheme, CANSSEA is hopeful that in the not-so-distant future, the issues will be fully resolved. The CMHIS holds great promise for benefiting state employees and the public at large,” CANSSEA stated adding, “Once the authority resolves the current situation, faster claim settlements and wider scope of healthcare services will help the beneficiaries.”
CANSSEA also issued a strong appeal to the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI), the Ministry of Finance, Government of India, the National Health Authority and the State Government to act swiftly in resolving the matter with FGII and restore the effective functioning of CMHIS.
