Health minister Dr. Zweli Mkhize officially released the NHI Bill to the public in Pretoria this morning ahead of its presentation to Parliament.
The much-vaunted and long-awaited National Health Insurance Bill aims to contain the cost of comprehensive public health care by prioritising primary and preventative services.
The bill is the first piece of legislation towards realising the government’s plan for universal health care and aims to ensure that all those who qualify receive free health care of a professional standard within a reasonable time.
The proposed new law introduces a “gatekeeping” mechanism on referrals to specialist care and is accompanied by a memorandum setting out a timeline for a phased implementation process.
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