Lai responds to repeated reimbursement cuts weighing on pharmaceutical sector

Officials cite fiscal impact and insurance system principles as KMT pushes premium subsidy for children aged 0–6

NHI drug spending set to drop from NT$4.85 billion last year to NT$3.6 billion

NT$385 million provided for residents 80 and older

Nearly NT$230 million will be injected to raise pediatric reimbursements

Lai outlines priorities on child care and digital healthcare expansion

Government aims to ease medical staff shortage and improve working conditions

Performance-based model to receive NT$25 million boost

Cap for single hospital stay to rise to NT$57,000 starting 2026

New coverage extends treatment eligibility from 33 to 36 weeks gestation