Kathmandu: The citizens enrolled in the health insurance programme would receive up to Rs 200,000 for their healthcare services. Minister for Health and Population Pradip Paudel announced the decision to double the coverage amount from the health insurance scheme. This change is set to take effect from July 17, marking the beginning of the new fiscal year 2082/83 BS.
According to National News Agency Nepal, Minister Paudel shared the update on his social media platforms, revealing that the scheme will cover treatment fees for eight specific diseases. Minister Paudel expressed that the decision is anticipated to provide significant relief to patients struggling to afford treatment for severe illnesses.
The health insurance scheme will provide up to Rs 200,000 for patients suffering from cancer, heart diseases, kidney diseases, head and spinal injuries, sickle cell anemia, Parkinson’s disease, and Alzheimer’s. This development aims to alleviate the financial burden on patients requiring costly medical care.