Development, Economic Affairs and Good Governance Committee

Finance Minister Dr. Swarnim Wagle announced that the national health insurance program will be restructured in the upcoming fiscal year's budget due to financial unsustainability. Addressing the National Assembly's Development, Economic Affairs, and Good Governance Committee, he stated that claims have significantly exceeded allocations, leading to difficulties in payments and highlighting misuse within private hospitals. The proposed restructuring aims to ensure basic healthcare for the poor while introducing a contribution-based system for those who can afford it.