Parmesh S Jain
Yelahanka Health Officer Dr. Bhagyalakshmi has visited the Manipal Hospital who had charged more bill than the state government stipulated charges; she looked into the issue and also instructed the hospital managers to refund to the covid-19 patient immediately.
As per BBMP Special Commissioner’s (Health) directions,Yelahanka zone health officer’s team had visited the Manipal Hospital yesterday(on December 28, 2021) and it was then confirmed that the hospital had received more amount(bill) than the state government stipulated charges(regarding covid-19 treatment).
So, the team instructed the hospital managers to refund to the concerned and the hospital has agreed to do so(refund).
The state government has already stipulated covid-19 treatment charges and the BBMP has already brought this in to the notice of general public.
Accordingly, it is against to law to demand more money than the government stipulated charges. Hospitals also have been acknowledged about this.
Hospitals needs to keep the covid patients informed about the government stipulated charges. It is informed the general public to inform BBMP if any such unlawful incidents found.
As per Government of Karnataka Order No: HFW-228/ACS 2020 (Dated: 23-6-2020), the rates of Covid-19 treatment in private hospitals is as below:
General ward: 10,000 Rs.
HDU: 12,000 Rs.
Isolation ICU (without Ventilator) : 15,000 Rs.
Isolation ICU (with Ventilator) : 25,000 Rs.
The said rates heve been decided by the state government and if private hospitals violate it, action will be initiated under Karnataka Infectious Diseases (Prevention and Control) Act, Section (4), Registration of Karnataka Private Medical Establishment Act 2017 Section (11) & (11A) Rules and Disaster Management Act 2005 Section 24 (F) & 24 (I).
If the violation of this rules found, public can directly contact office of Chief Health Officer (Public Health) , Ph: 080-22975516 or Helpline Number 080-22660000 / Whatsapp Number 9480685700.
Visit the hospitals immediately if complaints received :
Private hospitals in BBMP limits should receive only the government stipulated charges. Good work started in one zone.
If any complaints regarding demands for additional charges are received, visit the place immediately and inspect to take necessary measures:
BBMP Special Commissioner (Health) Dr. Trilok Chandra has instructed all the Health Officers and MOHs he added.
