Government Committed to Enhancing Health Insurance Program, Says Minister Sah

Kathmandu. Minister of Labour, Employment and Social Security Deepak Kumar Sah has stated that the government is actively working to make healthcare services systematic and effective. Speaking at a program organized by the Health Insurance Board today to mark a decade of the health insurance program's implementation, he emphasized the government's commitment to providing quality healthcare to the public through the insurance scheme.

Secretary at the Ministry of Health and Population, Dilliram Sharma, stated that the ministry is prepared to address grievances regarding the implementation of the health insurance program. "Complaints are being received from both service recipients and service providers regarding the insurance program; we must resolve these issues and move forward," he said.

Executive Director of the Health Insurance Board, Krishna Prasad Paudel, mentioned that they are focused on implementing social health security programs through a single-door system, institutional reforms, maximizing the use of technology, and enhancing capacity to ensure timely claim settlements.

In one decade, the insurance program has reached approximately one-third of the country's population. The board reported that about 93 percent of those who paid the insurance premium have utilized the services. Based on an annual contribution of Rs 3,500 for a family of five, treatment facilities of up to Rs 100,000 are available.