Health Minister suggests multi-source financing for the health care system

The solution envisages that anyone insured in the National Health Fund (NFZ) would have to pay for part of the medical services, or for a higher standard of service. "I support the multi-source financing of the health care system, as is the case in many countries across the globe. The problem of lack of funds is a problem not only in our country," said Sikorski, adding that ideas concerning additional insurance or private insurance have to be discussed. "Dividing the nation into rich and poor is a mistake. We do not want to form such a system," he added. The Health Minister said that not only should the current health care system be reformed, but that a new system for insurance should also be created. "It will be for parliament to decide on whether such a project is to be discussed and then implemented," he said. (www.rmf.pl) A.K.