KATHMANDU: The government has allocated NPR 1 billion for the health insurance program in the upcoming fiscal year 2082/83 (2025-26).

Presenting the budget speech in the joint session of the Federal Parliament, Finance Minister Bishnu Prasad Paudel informed that this fund is aimed at strengthening the health insurance scheme.

He further stated that the pending insurance claim payments will be settled this fiscal year through a third-party settlement mechanism, ensuring timely reimbursement and better management of the program.