TU Teaching Hospital, Manmohan Hospital resume health insurance scheme
Summary
Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital and Manmohan Cardiothoracic Vascular and Transplant Centre have resumed services under the government health insurance scheme, which was suspended since January, providing relief to many patients across Nepal.
Key Points
- Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital and Manmohan Cardiothoracic Vascular and Transplant Centre have resumed indoor services under the government health insurance scheme after being suspended since January.
- The suspension was due to long-pending dues and disputes over insurance claim reimbursements and service price revisions.
- The Health Insurance Board has reimbursed Rs25 billion of hospital dues and allocated funds to resume services.
- The government health insurance scheme covers families for treatment costs and prioritizes vulnerable groups, aiming for universal health coverage.
