Surgical, chemotherapy, and radiation treatments for cancer have been included in the universal health insurance coverage, according to the Ministry of Health.
In the case of receiving combined treatment, the uninterrupted financial execution of each of the three mentioned stages has been ensured.
Health insurance has had a direct impact not only on cancer treatment, but also on its prevention and early detection processes, as almost all difficult-to-access examinations have become available under the insurance either free of charge or with a co-payment.
This change directly affects the financing of treatment for people fighting cancer, as surgical, chemotherapy, and radiation methods require significant resources. The complete inclusion of combined treatment stages in the insurance coverage reduces the financial burden on patients.
It is important to understand that this step also changes the opportunities for prevention and early detection. The availability of difficult-to-access examinations through free or co-payment options contributes to the earlier identification of problems.
