Himachal Pradesh Government to Settle Pensioners' Medical Bills Promptly

Government Commitment to Pensioners

Shimla: The Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh, Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, announced on Monday, December 8, 2025, that the state government will resolve all outstanding medical reimbursement claims for pensioners within the next month. This announcement followed a meeting with representatives from the Joint Action Committee (JAC) of pensioners.

The commitment comes in response to a protest rally organized by the JAC on November 28 in Dharamshala, coinciding with the Assembly session. During this rally, pensioners expressed their concerns and called for an urgent meeting of the Joint Consultative Committee (JCC) to tackle their long-standing issues.

As per the committee's report, numerous pensioners who retired between January 1, 2016, and January 31, 2021, have yet to receive updated payments related to leave encashment, commutation, gratuity, a 13 percent dearness allowance, and medical reimbursements that have been pending for three years.

While JAC representatives appreciated the government's decision, they emphasized the need for prompt action, highlighting that delays in payments have placed significant financial burdens on senior citizens reliant on timely reimbursements. The Chief Minister has instructed the relevant departments to accelerate the process and ensure all dues are cleared within the promised timeframe.