Kathmandu — Kaligandaki Rural Municipality in Syangja has taken a major step toward ensuring universal health coverage by providing free health insurance to all its residents. In the current fiscal year 2081/082, the municipality has paid a total of...

Kathmandu – The Health Insurance Board is set to expand its first service points to all local levels across the country, starting from Shrawan 1, to make health insurance services more accessible, efficient, and citizen-friendly. A decision to this...

Kathmandu – A significant majority of doctors selected for contract service at the Health Insurance Board (HIB) have declined to accept their appointments, citing impractical workload expectations and a lack of proper labor evaluation. Out of 180 doctors who...

Kathmandu — The Government of Nepal has announced a significant increase in the health insurance coverage for citizens enrolled in the national health insurance program. Starting from Shrawan 1 (July 17), insured individuals will be eligible to receive treatment...

Kathmandu — In a major policy reform, the Health Insurance Board of Nepal has decided to make health insurance services more accessible and convenient. Starting Shrawan 1 (July 17) of the upcoming fiscal year, insured individuals will be able...

Kathmandu — In a significant move to enhance access to healthcare, Lalitpur Metropolitan City has announced that it will cover 40 percent of the health insurance premium for its residents. This initiative was formalized through a memorandum of understanding...

Kathmandu — A recent circular issued by the Health Insurance Board regarding the designation of “first service points” under Nepal’s health insurance scheme has caused widespread confusion among the insured public. The circular, based on the Health Insurance Act,...

Kathmandu – The Health Insurance Board has introduced an online renewal system for health insurance policies. Citizens can now renew their health insurance through payment service providers, including popular mobile wallets and the Interbank Payment System (IPS). Executive Director...

Mumbai — Mental health insurance is gaining significant traction in India, with searches rising by 41% in 2025 compared to the previous year, according to a new survey by Policybazaar. The surge is primarily driven by young adults aged...

Seoul (The Korea Times) – Illegal health insurance claims filed by foreigners and overseas Koreans in South Korea saw a sharp rebound in 2024, reversing a years-long downward trend. According to data released by the National Health Insurance Service...