To enable access to health services and financial protection among family members of the Nepali migrant workers, the Health Insurance Board has begun the process to include them under the health insurance following the Health Insurance Act-2074 BS. Currently, the implementation of health insurance for families of the Nepali migrant workers is being discussed between the Health Insurance Board and the Ministry of Labour, Employment, and Social Security. This policy will be implemented after receiving the approval from the Ministry of Labour, Employment, and Social Security.
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