The Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare announced on 12 October 2026 that it has urged all States and Union Territories to ensure clinical establishments prominently display the rates for their services and facilities. This move aims to help patients make informed decisions and reduce billing disputes by making costs clearly visible in both English and the local language. The Ministry also requested that package rates for international patients on Medical and Ayush Visas be displayed. The release does not say when this request takes effect, but notes that such displays are already required under the Clinical Establishments (Registration and Regulation) Act, 2010 and 2012 Rules where applicable.
Key points
- Clinics must display service rates in English and the local language at a visible location.
- States and UTs are urged to review compliance with existing regulatory provisions.
- Package rates for international patients on Medical and Ayush Visas should be prominently displayed.
When it applies
The document does not state when it takes effect.
Who it affects
- Clinical Establishments
Refers to
- Clinical Establishments (Registration and Regulation) Act, 2010
- Clinical Establishments (Central Government) Rules, 2012