Patients in Kolkata, West Bengal, utilizing the Swasthya Sathi health insurance scheme are encountering challenges as several private hospitals restrict admissions. This situation arises amid uncertainty regarding the scheme's future following the transition to a new government led by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Private hospitals have long criticized the low package rates offered under Swasthya Sathi, claiming these rates often do not cover treatment costs, leading to disputes over admissions and reimbursements. Reports indicate that some hospitals have informally halted admissions under the scheme, with one prominent hospital chain along EM Bypass ceasing to accept Swasthya Sathi patients despite previously handling over 250 cases monthly. Hospital administrators are awaiting directives from the new government, with many expressing expectations for a new scheme to replace Swasthya Sathi. While some hospitals, like Ruby General Hospital, continue to accept patients under the scheme, they acknowledge the uncertainty surrounding its future. The Association of Hospitals of Eastern India plans to seek clarity from the health department once the new government formally assumes office.