Health experts and stakeholders in Nepal have concluded that significant revisions to the current health insurance premium and package are essential for the system's sustainability.
During a recent interaction program, concerns were raised about the financial viability of the current model.
Secretary of the Ministry of Health and Population, Dr. Bikash Devkota, agreed with this assessment, stating, "The premium collection pathway appears to be narrowing. Either the government should fully fund it, or alternative resources should be sought. Therefore, discussions on premium collection are necessary, and I support the development of new packages."
Experts also highlighted challenges posed by parallel government social security programs and emphasized the need to address operational flaws alongside premium adjustments.
The discussions underscored the urgency for policy-level changes to ensure the effectiveness of Nepal's health insurance system.
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