Armenian parliament adopts landmark health insurance bill

Parliament adopted the universal healthcare insurance bill at its final reading on Wednesday, passing the Healthcare Ministry’s proposal with 64 votes in favor, 2 against, and 5 abstentions.

The initiative provides for comprehensive medical insurance for all citizens, to be introduced gradually over the course of three years.

The mandatory national health insurance plan will initially cover medical costs for minors and several vulnerable groups, before being extended to the entire population.

The package costs around USD 27 per person each month.

The government earlier said it intends to enable citizens to offset the insurance contribution through social credits when filing their tax returns.