The Government of Nepal has announced a significant expansion in its national health insurance program, doubling the coverage limit to Rs 200,000 per person. The new provision will come into effect from July 17, aligning with the start of the fiscal year 2025/26.
Making the announcement via Facebook on Wednesday, Minister for Health and Population Pradip Paudel stated that the increased coverage is designed to provide much-needed financial relief to citizens suffering from serious illnesses. The updated scheme will now support treatment costs for eight critical diseases.
According to the ministry, patients diagnosed with cancer, heart disease, kidney disease, head and spinal injuries, sickle cell anemia, Parkinson’s disease, and Alzheimer’s disease will be eligible for up to Rs 200,000 in healthcare expenses under the revised plan.
Minister Paudel emphasized that this move aims to ease the financial burden on families who struggle to afford high medical bills and to make critical treatments more accessible under the existing health insurance system.
This expansion marks a major milestone in Nepal’s efforts to improve healthcare access and affordability for its most vulnerable populations.
