Step forward for health coverage for people who have suffered from cancer, hepatitis C, and for people with HIV
The Andorran Government has approved a decree that regulates the health coverage of people who have suffered from cancer, hepatitis C, and for people with HIV. This regulation, which will come into force on July 1, 2023, will allow these people to access the Andorran health system without having to pay the corresponding deductible.
The Minister of Health, Joan Martínez Benazet, highlighted that this measure is “a step forward in the fight against these diseases and in the guarantee of the right to health of all citizens”. Martínez Benazet explained that “cancer, hepatitis C, and HIV are diseases that can have a significant impact on the health and quality of life of those who suffer from them”. He added that “the objective of this regulation is to facilitate access to the health system for these people and to alleviate the economic burden that these diseases can entail”.
The regulation establishes that people who have suffered from cancer, hepatitis C, or who have HIV, will be able to access the Andorran health system without having to pay the corresponding deductible. This exemption will apply to all health services, including medical consultations, diagnostic tests, treatment, and hospitalization.
The regulation also establishes that people who have suffered from cancer will be able to access the Andorran health system for 5 years after the end of their treatment. This period may be extended if the person suffers from sequelae or complications derived from the cancer.
In the case of people with hepatitis C, they will be able to access the Andorran health system for 3 years after the end of their treatment. This period may also be extended if the person suffers from sequelae or complications derived from the hepatitis C.
For people with HIV, they will be able to access the Andorran health system without any time limit.
The regulation also establishes that the exemption from the payment of the deductible will be applied automatically. People who have suffered from cancer, hepatitis C, or who have HIV, will not have to do any paperwork or submit any documentation to access the Andorran health system.
The Minister of Health, Joan Martínez Benazet, stressed that “this regulation is a clear commitment to the fight against these diseases and to the guarantee of the right to health of all citizens”. Martínez Benazet added that “we will continue to work to improve the health system and to ensure that everyone has access to quality health care”.
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