KATHMANDU, May 27: The government has decided to suspend health insurance services at private hospitals from May 30, citing a growing financial crisis.
According to the Health Insurance Board, all insurance-covered services provided through private hospitals, except emergency care, will be halted starting from May 30.
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The Board stated that the decision was taken due to mounting financial pressure within the health insurance system. According to reports, the board has already sent official notices to service-provider hospitals regarding the suspension.
Emergency services, however, will continue under the health insurance scheme even after the suspension comes into effect.
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