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QUOTATION REQUEST
The Universal Health Insurance Fund Announces a Quotation Request to Develop Systems in Line with International Standards.
Universal Health Insurance: Answers to Important Questions on “Every Morning”
Tigran Hovhannisyan, Head of the Contracts, Methodology and Quality Management Division of the Universal Health Insurance Fund, was a guest on Radio Marshal’s “Every Morning” podcast, presenting the operating principles of the universal health insurance system, the terms of cooperation with medical organizations, and answers to the questions most frequently asked by insured citizens.
Universal Health Insurance: Results of the First Nine Months and Prospects for Expansion in 2027
During the first nine months of the Universal Health Insurance system's operation, both the number of insured persons and the number of beneficiaries who used healthcare services increased significantly. In an interview with Public Television of Armenia, Hayk Babayan, Acting Director General of the Universal Health Insurance Fund, discussed the system's performance, changes in demand for healthcare services, financial indicators, and the planned expansion in 2027.
From the Social Package to Universal Health Insurance: What Will Change in 2027?
Starting January 1, 2027, funding for the social package program will be discontinued, while new population groups will join the Universal Health Insurance system. The changes were discussed during a press conference at the Armenpress studio by Hayk Babayan, Acting Director General of the Universal Health Insurance Fund; Lusine Harutyunyan, Acting Head of the Labor Rights Policy Department of the Ministry of Labor and Welfare; and Susanna Azatyan, Head of the General Education and Extracurricular Program Development and Implementation Division of the Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sport.
EU-Funded Twinning Project Launched in Support of the Universal Health Insurance Reform
On September 30, the official launch event of the European Union-funded Twinning project “Support to the Implementation of the Universal Health Insurance Reform in Armenia” took place at the National Gallery of Armenia. The two-year project will be implemented in partnership between Armenia, the Republic of Croatia, and the Republic of Slovenia, bringing together the experience and professional expertise of the three countries to support the development of the universal health insurance system.
Digital Health Transformation Prospects at the Heart of the ArmDigiHealth 2026 Conference
On September 29, the ArmDigiHealth 2026 conference took place at the Ibis Yerevan Center Hotel, bringing together representatives of public institutions in the healthcare sector, the professional community, and innovative companies to discuss the development of digital health, the application of new technologies, and the prospects for the transformation of Armenia’s healthcare system.
The Fund conducted annual planned inspections and training sessions in the regions of Armenia
The commission headed by Tigran Hovhannisyan, Head of the Contracts, Methodology and Quality Management Department of the Universal Health Insurance Fund, conducted annual planned inspections and training sessions in Shirak, Lori, Tavush, Armavir and Gegharkunik regions from August 10 through September 16.
The Reimbursement Process and Access to Specialized Services in the Universal Health Insurance (UHI) System
The Universal Health Insurance Fund continuously monitors and analyzes the reimbursement process for services submitted by contracted medical organizations. In an interview with Azatutyun Radio, Samvel Kharazyan, performing the duties of Acting Director General of the Fund, spoke about this issue, addressing the deviations identified through monitoring and the work being carried out to resolve them.
Preventive Programs, Strengthening Primary Healthcare, and New Beneficiary Groups: The Vision for the Development of the Universal Health Insurance System
The introduction of the Universal Health Insurance system is an important component of the reforms being implemented in the healthcare sector. However, for the effective development of the system, alongside insurance, it is necessary to continuously strengthen primary healthcare, develop digital health, infrastructure, and human resources. Samvel Kharazyan, performing the duties of the Acting Director General of the Universal Health Insurance Fund, spoke about this at the studio of “1in.am.”