Govt suspends non-emergency health insurance services at private hospitals
Summary
The government has suspended non-emergency health insurance services at private hospitals under its health insurance programme starting May 29, continuing only emergency services amid a financial crisis at the Health Insurance Board.
Key Points
- The government has suspended non-emergency health insurance services at private healthcare institutions from May 29 until further notice.
- Only emergency services will continue at private hospitals affiliated with the national health insurance programme from May 30.
- The decision was made due to the worsening financial crisis faced by the Health Insurance Board.
- The suspension will remain effective until further notice as stated by the Health Insurance Board.
