NHI Bill: Here is what you need to know

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President Cyril Ramaphosa will sign the National Health Insurance (NHI) Bill into law on 15 May. Here's what you need to know.

the contentious National Health Insurance Bill into law on Wednesday, 15 May.light-hearted remark during his State of the Nation

The NHI Bill seeks to revolutionise healthcare access in South Africa by offering universal coverage in accordance with the National Health Insurance White Paper and the Constitution of South Africa. It proposes the establishment of a National Health Insurance Fund, outlining its powers, functions, and governance structures. This fund will procure healthcare services for all registered users.

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