Srinagar, Jun 17: J&K State Health Agency (SHA) on Wednesday extended the current Ayushman Bharat-Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY) and SEHAT scheme policy period till June 30 this year. The order has been issued to ensure continuation of cashless treatment for beneficiaries across empanelled public and private hospitals in J&K. The order issued by the State Health Agency on Wednesday extends the existing Policy Period-8 (PS-8) from June 11, 2026, to June 30, 2026, or till implementation of the new policy period (PS-9), “whichever is earlier”.  As per the order, all empanelled hospitals must continue to provide cashless treatment to eligible beneficiaries during the extended period on existing terms and conditions.