National Health Insurance Board Expands Primary Care Package Coverage in 25 Mountain Districts

Summary

Revision doubles catastrophic illness caps for oncology and dialysis, introduces telemedicine reimbursement codes, and subsidizes 100% premium contributions for ultra-poor families identified by local palikas.

Source & reference

• Issuing organization: Health Insurance Board (HIB)
• Published: 10 Oct 2026
• Notice type: Health Systems
• Document: Policy Circular (available from the issuing organization)

Curated by the PHU Scientific Desk from the official circular. The full official document is available from the issuing organization.