Russia Proposes Annual Healthcare Fee for Non-Working Adults
Valentina Matviyenko, Federation Council Speaker, has proposed a significant change to Russia's healthcare system. She suggested introducing an annual fee for non-working Russians of working age who use free medical services. The move aims to address a long-standing issue and ensure fairness in the mandatory health insurance (MHI) system.
Matviyenko emphasized that no hasty decisions would be made, prioritizing the population's well-being. The initiative targets around 10 million healthy, working-age individuals who are not officially employed or receive off-the-books income, and thus do not contribute to the MHI system. The proposed fee is set at 45,000 rubles per year, equivalent to the average amount employers pay for each working employee.
The fee would not apply to vulnerable groups such as pensioners, children, disabled individuals, or those with health limitations. Matviyenko acknowledged the need for a thoughtful dialogue to find a fair solution, noting that this is a 'long overdue' problem. The Council's relevant committee on social policy has been tasked to analyze this proposal in detail, with collaboration from an unspecified ministry.
Valentina Matviyenko's proposal seeks to address the imbalance in Russia's healthcare system by introducing an annual fee for non-working Russians of working age. If implemented, it would affect approximately 10 million people and could significantly impact the MHI system's fairness and sustainability.
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