Some 127 billion drams will be allocated for health insurance system in Armenia in 2026 – minister
YEREVAN, October 30. /ARКА/. Armenian Health Minister Anahit Avanesyan stated that the law on the health insurance system must be adopted by the end of the year to begin the process of insuring beneficiaries.
"The 2026 budget allocates 127 billion drams for the implementation of the health insurance system. Those currently using state services will continue to do so. However, over the three years of the health insurance system's implementation, these services will be gradually included in the insurance package," Avanesyan noted during the parliamentary debate on the 2026 state budget draft.
She noted that the Health Insurance Fund will also create a reserve fund to cover unexpected expenses in the event of a sharp increase in the number of requests for medical care.
Avanesyan noted that in 2026, the compulsory health insurance system will cover individuals under 18, over 65, as well as individuals with disabilities and low-income citizens. The state will fully cover health insurance costs.
"This system will also cover employees with a monthly salary of over 200,000 drams. The estimated total number of beneficiaries will be approximately 1,700,000 people," Avanesyan added.
She emphasized that the basic insurance package will include the most in-demand medical services, as well as preventative care for common diseases, including checkups and screenings. The annual cost of the health insurance package will be 129,600 drams, paid monthly.
Earlier, the minister announced that part of the funds for employees will be covered by transfers to the Military Insurance and Social Credit Fund. She also noted that the insurance will primarily cover the most in-demand services, such as outpatient care at clinics, visits to family doctors, specialist consultations, and laboratory tests (a certain number per year). The list of services will be expanded and clarified to include certain surgical procedures, particularly ophthalmological (cataracts), cardiovascular, and others.-0-
