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Dr Mohamed Muizzu Made 31 October 2026

Redirect the expected State budget savings from the Aasandha reforms to other essential needs and social development

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15 per cent Co-payment rate for Aasandha-covered services at private facilities for high income earnersMVR 60,000 Monthly income threshold above which the co-payment appliesMVR 287 million a year Expected annual saving to the State budget from the reforms
Exact words from the article
“President Dr Muizzu has said the changes are expected to save the State budget about MVR 287 million a year, and that the savings will be redirected to other essential needs and social development.”

High income earners to face 15% Aasandha co-payment from January 2027 · MM TV (English) · 31 Oct 2026 Source (opens MM TV (English) in a new tab)

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