Government Spokesperson It is recommended to use only one ID card. Indicating that the government intends to expand the 30 baht patent for treatment everywhere, piloting it in 4 provinces, ensuring that people have universal access to the public health system. Prepare phase 2 plans for another 8 provinces within March. Mr. Chai Watcharong, spokesman for the Prime Minister's Office, revealed that the government aims to expand rights to national health insurance or the 30 baht gold patent through the project "30 baht, treatment everywhere with one ID card" starting from January 7, 2024 onwards, piloted in 4 provinces. Including Phrae, Roi Et, Phetchaburi and Narathiwat, patients can use a single ID card to receive treatment. No referral form is required at all service units in the National Health Security System. Covers all government hospitals and private hospitals Ready to adjust the system Develop service systems and link health databases Facilitate Raise the level of health promotion Increase access to pu blic health services for the people thoroughly. 'The project drives public health policy that gives importance to people's basic rights to receive health services when they are sick and promotes health and prevents disease. Those who wish to receive services in the 4 pilot provinces, namely Phrae, Roi Et, Phetchaburi and Narathiwat, have methods and procedures for receiving services according to the guidelines of the National Health Security Office. Using only one ID card, submit your identity to every service unit registered in the National Health Security System, either by walk-in or by making an appointment online through the Doctor Prom app - Line. In the case of young children, use the birth certificate along with the ID card of the parents to receive care and treatment according to the procedures of each service unit. and when the service is finished The system will automatically record service history. As for the case where the patient must receive medicine You can choose to receive your medicine thro ugh 3 channels: the hospital's medicine dispensary. Nearby drug store or send medicine by post and in the case of existing patients who already have an appointment to receive service with the service unit You can receive service at the appointed point. There is no need to check your rights and verify your identity before receiving services. By changing to verifying your identity after receiving the service At what point does the patient receive service? You can confirm your identity at that point,' said a spokesman for the Prime Minister's Office. Mr. Chai said that in the case of a life-threatening emergency illness. Able to use UCEP (Universal Coverage for Emergency Patients) rights for emergency and critical illnesses, rights are available everywhere. This is a right to treatment according to government policy to protect patients with life-threatening emergencies so that they can receive treatment in every hospital. Whether it is the nearest government or private sector. without having to incur expenses u ntil the crisis is over or can be moved safely By submitting your ID card and notification of exercising UCEP rights 'Apart from government hospitals People can also choose to receive services through private hospitals that are registered as service units in the health insurance system. Another 6 types: 1. Pharmacies 2. Nursing and midwifery clinics 3. Medical clinics 4. Dental clinics 5. Medical clinics Thai Traditional Medicine 6. Medical Technology Clinic Currently, there are 451 service units participating. You can ask for more details. And check the list of private service units in 4 provinces, with one ID card for treatment everywhere, at NHSO hotline 1330, NHSO website, NHSO Line, type Line ID @nhso and Facebook: National Health Security Office,' said a spokesman for the Prime Minister's Office. Mr. Chai said that the Ministry of Public Health has plans to prepare to expand the second phase of the project to an additional 8 provinces by March 2024, including Phetchabun, Nakhon Sawan, Sing Buri, Sa Ka eo, Nong Bua Lamphu, Nakhon Ratchasima, Amnat Charoen and Phang Nga. In addition, NHSO will increase the number of pharmacies providing sick care services. Slightly 16 symptom groups, from the current approximately 2,000 places to 5,000 places by 2024, including service units throughout the country, such as 5,000 dentist clinics, 5,000 warm community nursing clinics, etc., will be brought into the system in the future, 'Mr. Rastha Thavisin, Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, believes that the 30 baht project can be treated everywhere with one ID card. It will help all Thai people receive comprehensive health care. Have a good quality of life Reduce inequality The government intends to upgrade the national health insurance system so that people of all groups and areas can access all health care facilities, both public and private. Helps reduce congestion in each hospital. Reduce the burden of public health expenses It is a foundation for health security. That will help encourage people to use their full p otential to drive the country's economy and society further.' Spokesman of the Prime Minister's Office Said.-314.-Thai News Agency Source: Thai News Agency