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Azerbaijan to postpone introduction of co-payments under compulsory health insurance for another three years

05 November 2026 13:43 (UTC +04:00)

The introduction of co-payments under compulsory health insurance in Azerbaijan will be postponed until January 1, 2030, APA reports.

This is reflected in a proposed amendment to the Law "On Medical Insurance."

Co-payments under compulsory health insurance were scheduled to be introduced on January 1, 2027.

It should be noted that under the existing law, insured persons are required to pay a co-payment when using medical services involving direct consultations with specialist doctors without first seeking primary healthcare services.

The implementation of this provision (co-payment) will be postponed for another three years, until January 1, 2030.

Firuza Vahid

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