Israel's Health Ministry set to approve supplemental Maccabi HMO coverage

Deputy Health Minister Yaakov Litzman has already signed the order, despite misgivings from the ministry's professional ranks and the Finance Ministry's budget department.

By Ronny Linder-Ganz | 02:51 23.01.13 |

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Despite advocating for curtailed insurance plans in recent years, the Health Ministry is nevertheless about to give the Maccabi health maintenance organization the final go-ahead to launch a new premium supplementary plan.

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Israel's Health Ministry set to approve supplemental Maccabi HMO coverage

Deputy Health Minister Yaakov Litzman has already signed the order, despite misgivings from the ministry's professional ranks and the Finance Ministry's budget department.

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