The Department of Healthcare Services has expanded its coverage to include 50 items, up from the previous 30, with updated rates effective from June 1st. This decision was made in response to the significant advancements in medical practices, as explained by Kulaya Tantitemit, the department director-general. The aim is to ensure that eligible individuals and their families have access to necessary and appropriate medical services, in line with recent developments in the healthcare sector.
The updated coverage mainly affects Category 8, which pertains to diagnostic imaging and radiation treatment services. A working committee, comprising representatives from various healthcare organizations in Thailand, is currently tasked with the responsibility of reviewing and updating the list and rates for healthcare services eligible for reimbursement under the government officials’ healthcare benefits program.
As part of the updated coverage, the number of eligible radiation treatment services will be increased from 30 to 50 items. This includes advanced treatments such as proton radiation therapy, electron radiation therapy, intensity-modulated radiation therapy, and four-dimensional radiation therapy. The expansion of the coverage is intended to provide greater reimbursement options to patients who qualify for government healthcare benefits, according to Kulaya.
These updates apply to both government and private hospitals, as government hospitals occasionally refer cancer patients to private hospitals for radiation treatment. The changes will take effect starting on June 1st, Kulaya confirmed.
For more information and inquiries related to these updates, the public can reach out to the Welfare Medical Division of the Comptroller-General’s Department by phone at 02-127-7000, extension 6850 or 6851, during official working hours. Additional details can also be found on the department’s website (www. cgd. go. th) under the section “Healthcare/Medical Treatment Information/Regulations and Circulars (Healthcare Benefits)”.
This significant expansion of coverage and updating of rates for healthcare services demonstrates the government’s commitment to providing necessary and appropriate medical services to its citizens. As medical practices continue to advance, it is essential for healthcare systems to adapt and ensure that the latest and most effective treatments are accessible to those in need. With these updates, eligible patients will have more reimbursement options and access to cutting-edge treatments that can greatly improve their quality of life.
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