On Dec. 28, RUS GVT published law on compulsory health insurance.
RUS CB published law 552-FZ on amendments to certain legislative acts of Russia.
Key Points
The law is introduced to improve the system of compulsory medical insurance, amendments are being made to law on compulsory medical insurance in Russia.
The law ensures compliance with compulsory medical insurance laws, protect insured persons' rights, and oversee the quality and accessibility of medical care.
Representatives provide information on insurance coverage, medical care, and assist citizens with filing claims against clinics for care denial/poor quality/illegal charges.
Per the law, it is obligatory to maintain a register of state, municipal, and private medical organizations eligible for compulsory medical insurance participation.
RUS GVT establishes criteria for private medical organizations to join the register and participate in compulsory medical insurance and defines collaboration processes between medical organizations, insurance organizations, and territorial funds.
The law introduces procedures for selecting or changing a medical insurance organization, including provisions for newborns, to ensure continuity of care.
Also, the law establishes that the Federal Fund for Compulsory Medical Insurance oversees/monitors the activities of medical insurance organizations for compliance.
The law aims to ensure representatives of medical insurance organizations are publicly accessible to provide necessary information and assistance to insured persons.
