Safety Reserves Nearing Lower Limit, May Increase in 2028; Shih Chung-liang: NHI Should Increase When It Needs To
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Taiwan's Minister of Health and Welfare, Shih Chung-liang, acknowledged that the National Health Insurance (NHI) fund's safety reserves are projected to approach the lower limit by the end of next year (2027), potentially leading to premium hikes in 2028. While most people dislike premium increases, Shih emphasized that the NHI is a social insurance system and "should increase when it needs to." He stated that the ministry would strive to secure various sources of funding for the NHI.