One severe shock The ministerial decision published in the Government Gazette sets out the system of incentives and disincentives for citizens, with the aim of encouraging them to register with a personal physician.
The Ministry of Health even chooses patients' personal doctors the doctrine of shock and awe with citizens being threatened by heavy fines if by October 1, 2022 do not rush to register with a primary care physician.
According to the ministerial decision, the sole motivation The requirement for citizens to register with a primary care physician is that effective January 1, 2023, will have priority when scheduling their visits to regular outpatient clinics at public secondary and tertiary health care facilities.
On the other hand, there is a disincentive framework which is beginning to be implemented effective October 1, 2022 and there will also be a second round of fines starting January 1, 2023.
Specifically, starting October 1, 2022, those who do not register with a primary care physician will pay:
–Additional entry 10% in the prescription drug market medicines
–Additional entry 10% in addition to their share, as determined on a case-by-case basis, in the laboratory and diagnostic tests and actions, in the hospitalization costs at private clinics and on other benefits, on a percentage basis.
From the January 1, 2023, citizens who are not registered with a primary care physician will still pay an additional 10% copayment for medications, tests, and hospital stays; that is, A total of 20% hats.
