Govt websites open for public response on National Health Security Bill
People can now offer their comments on the National Health Security Bill on the websites of various authorities, including www.lawamendment.go.th.
The bill, if endorsed, will replace the current National Health Security Act that governs much of the country’s healthcare sector including the universal coverage healthcare scheme.
There are 14 major differences between the current law and the draft. Among them are the definition of “public health services” and the decision to provide basic financial assistance to adversely affected service users, without having to determine first who are responsible.
People can express their opinions on the draft till June 18 via online channels.
But apart from gathering public opinions online, authorities also intend to organise public hearings. The first hearing is scheduled to take place on June 10 in Songkhla province, the second in Chiang Mai on June 11, the third in Khon Kaen on June 17 and the last one in Bangkok on June 18.
Representatives of various sectors will also be invited to public-consultation sessions regarding the draft between June 20 and June 21.