Aasandha expanded to cover ambulance services in certain non-emergencies

Aasandha coverage has been expanded to cover ambulance services in certain non-emergency situations, says President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu.

President Muizzu told reporters on Monday that the changes will take effect starting April.

He said that starting April, the national health insurance scheme will cover ambulance transfers to hospitals for emergency patients, deceased patients, bedridden patients, wheelchair-bound patients taken for OPD services, thalassemia patients, and patients with various disabilities.

President Muizzu said that his administration made the changes following extensive technical discussions, and after researching the budget and making necessary calculations.

“This is a request we frequently get from citizens. This is something that the people have been inconvenienced about for a long time, and have been hoping a solution for,” he said.

President Muizzu said he hopes the change will help the people.

Aasandha currently provides coverage for ambulance transfers of emergency patients and patients in serious condition.