Health Card, Govt extends contract with State Life

A further extension has been granted by the government as the contract expires in December 2024, till June 2025, the health card under State Life Insurance will continue.

50% self-payment requirement for patients on health card remains in place, the government’s process of renewing the health card contract has been delayed.

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Private insurance companies have also been offered to join the health card program contract, the government is trying to secure a new health card contract before June.