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Government Reduces Health Costs for CBHI Beneficiaries

The Rwandan government has revised health service tariffs, significantly reducing costs for Community-Based Health Insurance (CBHI) beneficiaries. Approved during a Cabinet meeting on January 17, 2025, the new tariffs address outdated pricing and reflect investments in modern medical technology.

The cost of advanced medical procedures has seen substantial reductions. For example, a CT brain scan now costs Rwf 16,283, down from Rwf 45,000. CBHI beneficiaries will pay only Rwf 1,628 as a co-payment, compared to the previous Rwf 4,500.

Essential healthcare services have also been updated to align with market costs, with the government continuing to subsidize a large portion. A normal delivery at public health facilities, priced at Rwf 27,944, now requires CBHI beneficiaries to pay Rwf 1,126, a slight increase from the previous Rwf 926.

The new tariff structure accommodates CBHI, RAMA, and private insurance beneficiaries, with separate rates introduced for East African citizens and international clients. To ensure fairness and sustainability, the government will now review health service tariffs every two years.

These changes are part of a broader effort to improve the affordability and quality of healthcare in Rwanda, benefiting 92% of the population covered by CBHI. By June 2025, 14 new medical services, including cancer treatment, heart care, and minimally invasive surgery, will also be fully integrated into CBHI.

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