THB30 Scheme Scrapped

Thailand's interim government is considering options for the sustainable financing of its healthcare system, after recently scrapping the landmark THB30 (US$0.84) programme. Under the scheme, introduced in 2001, all patients, including the uninsured, could visit any government hospital and pay only THB30 (US$0.84) per visit, with the remaining cost of the treatment borne by the state. Most basic diseases were covered, as well as surgery and expensive treatments such as those for HIV/AIDS and

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