Big boost for Bt30 scheme
The National Health Security Office (NHSO) is planning to raise the annual flat rate for the government's Bt30 medical scheme by about 25 per cent.
Public Health Minister Pinij Charusombat, who chairs the NHSO board, said yesterday it would seek a subsidy of Bt2,089.20 per head for the 2007 fiscal year, compared with the current Bt1,659.30 per person. The scheme currently covers 48.3 million people. "We have prepared the new flat rate based on what should best correspond with the actual cost," Pinij said. The proposed figure came after brainstorming sessions with relevant parties, including academics, he said.
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