Health Insurance

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. april 2026 Rapportert av AI

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. februar 2026 Rapportert av AI

Egypt is preparing for the pilot implementation of its universal health insurance system in Minya as part of the second phase of the nationwide initiative aimed at broadening healthcare coverage and enhancing service quality, Minister of Health Khaled Abdel Ghaffar said. The Health Ministry reported that Abdel Ghaffar convened a wide-ranging meeting to assess the readiness of healthcare facilities and the requirements of agencies responsible for implementing the system.

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. november 2025 Rapportert av AI

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.