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Maharashtra Mandates Marathi and English Rate Displays at Private Hospitals
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CNBC TV18•16-10-2026, 20:59
Maharashtra Mandates Marathi and English Rate Displays at Private Hospitals
- •The Maharashtra government has made it mandatory for private hospitals and clinics to prominently display treatment rates in Marathi and English.
- •The initiative aims to curb overcharging, prevent billing disputes, and help patients make informed financial decisions.
- •Hospitals must update their rate lists immediately upon revision and place them in easily accessible locations within the premises.
- •Special package rates must also be displayed for foreign patients arriving on medical or Ayush visas.
- •Authorities are instructed to take strict administrative and legal action against medical establishments that violate these new rules.
Key Questions Answered
The Maharashtra government made it mandatory for private hospitals, clinics, and medical establishments to prominently display rates of medical services and facilities in both Marathi and English to bring transparency and curb overcharging.
The requirement is based on Schedule III of the Maharashtra Nursing Homes Registration Rules, 2021, and follows instructions issued by the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.
Yes, hospitals treating foreign patients who have travelled to India on medical or Ayush visas must prominently display the special package rates applicable to them.
