Assicurazione sanitaria

The Korean government's plan to extend National Health Insurance coverage to hair-loss medication is facing growing criticism from patient groups and medical experts.

19 aprile 2026 Riportato dall'IA

As the April 29 cabinet decision approaches, Health Minister Nina Warken and Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil signal openness to adjustments in the statutory health insurance savings package, originally based on the Finance Commission's 66 proposals. Following the recent draft release and coalition disputes, associations and opposition intensify criticisms.

Andreas Gassen, chairman of the Kassenärztliche Bundesvereinigung, calls for the complete elimination of voluntary additional services provided by statutory health insurance funds to achieve savings. He estimates the potential savings at nearly one billion euros per year. This comes amid a looming financing gap of twelve billion euros in the statutory health insurance system.

18 febbraio 2026 Riportato dall'IA

L'Egitto si sta preparando per l'implementazione pilota del suo sistema di assicurazione sanitaria universale a Minya come parte della seconda fase dell'iniziativa nazionale volta ad ampliare la copertura sanitaria e migliorare la qualità dei servizi, ha detto il ministro della Salute Khaled Abdel Ghaffar. Il Ministero della Salute ha riferito che Abdel Ghaffar ha convocato una riunione ampia per valutare la prontezza delle strutture sanitarie e i requisiti delle agenzie responsabili dell'implementazione del sistema.

The government's imposition of 0% GST on health insurance premiums has sparked a surge in demand for higher coverage plans. At Policybazaar, purchases of policies with sum insured over ₹15 lakh have risen by 38%. This shift signals a maturing insurance mindset among Indians.

11 novembre 2025 Riportato dall'IA

Kenyan teachers have expressed dissatisfaction with the government's move to transfer their health insurance to the Social Health Authority (SHA), decrying a lack of public involvement. The backlash emerged hours after union leaders signed an agreement with the government. At a conference in Mombasa, primary school heads walked out in protest.