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Thailand approves ‘Hero Gold Card’ for fallen soldiers’ families
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Thailand’s Cabinet on Tuesday approved a special healthcare support scheme dubbed the “UC Heroes” or “Golden Card for Heroes” programme to provide continued medical coverage for the families of 27 soldiers killed during clashes along the Thai-Cambodian border.
Key facts
- Deputy government spokeswoman Lalida Pherdsriwattana said after the Cabinet meeting at Government House that the measure is intended to ensure family members of deceased military personnel continue receiving healthcare benefits even after
- According to the government, the deaths of the 27 soldiers resulted in 40 family members losing access to the civil servant medical welfare scheme and reverting to Thailand’s universal healthcare system.
- Under the new measure, the National Health Security Office (NHSO) will grant affected family members “UC Heroes”
- status, allowing them to receive healthcare benefits equivalent to those provided under the civil servant medical scheme.
Summary
Deputy government spokeswoman Lalida Pherdsriwattana said after the Cabinet meeting at Government House that the measure is intended to ensure family members of deceased military personnel continue receiving healthcare benefits even after the rights holder has died.
According to the government, the deaths of the 27 soldiers resulted in 40 family members losing access to the civil servant medical welfare scheme and reverting to Thailand’s universal healthcare system.