The Ministry of Health has extended an invitation to officials from the insurance unit to offer their insights on the health insurance program tailored for “Afia” retirees.
A forthcoming meeting is anticipated between the two parties to gather perspectives aimed at enhancing the services provided to retirees enrolled in the program, reports Al-Rai daily.
The sources revealed that the Ministry of Health is seeking inputs from the insurance unit as outlined in the official document. This collaboration aims to incorporate any necessary amendments suggested by the unit, leveraging its specialized insurance expertise to enhance the document.
These enhancements may encompass specifying essential medical specialties for patients, identifying non-essential aspects, assessing whether the insurance card encompasses less critical services, and providing appropriate cost estimation for the proposed coverage.
Although the exact details of the requested technical input have not been disclosed by the Ministry of Health, these details are anticipated to be discussed in the upcoming meeting between the two parties. The sources surmise that the sought-after technical perspective will address the parameters established in line with government objectives, evaluate “Afia’s” conformity with potential legal requisites, and offer insights into the types and extent of coverage provided by the document.
Furthermore, the sources anticipate that the discussion will also explore the feasibility of incorporating new beneficiary categories under the “Afia” card, notably housewives.
They note that the insurance unit will deliver a comprehensive technical opinion to the Ministry, leveraging their specialists’ expertise to ensure that the “Afia” insurance policy facilitates optimal coverage and healthcare for beneficiaries, without imposing additional burdens on public funds.