Over 732,000 join health insurance in Sudurpashchim
Summary
More than 732,000 people in Sudurpashchim Province have enrolled in the government health insurance scheme, with Kailali alone accounting for 361,979 beneficiaries. Families of up to five members pay Rs 3,500 annually for coverage, with treatment benefits reaching up to Rs 200,000.
Key Points
- 732,752 people in Sudurpashchim had enrolled in the government health insurance scheme by the end of Bhadra.
- Kailali has the highest enrolment in the province with 361,979 beneficiaries, nearly half of the total.
- Families of up to five members pay Rs 3,500 annually, while larger families pay an additional Rs 700 per extra member.
- The scheme offers free coverage for senior citizens over 70, extremely poor households, persons with disabilities, and patients with leprosy, HIV and MDR-TB.
