The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has approved updated conditions for the state program “Health Screening 40+”, aimed at making preventive medical examinations more accessible to citizens. The changes will take effect after the necessary technical updates are completed in the “Diia” services and on the relevant government portal.
This is reported by Finway
Main Changes in Application Submission
The main innovation of the program is the removal of the birthday restriction. Previously, applications for participation could only be submitted 30 days after the birthday, but now all citizens who have already turned 40 can apply to the program at any convenient time. Applications can be submitted online through the “Diia” app or offline at administrative service centers (ASCs).
The program is quite popular among Ukrainians: over 340,000 applications have been submitted, and more than 34,000 individuals have undergone the necessary medical examinations. The total amount of payments in this area has reached 588 million hryvnias.
Terms of Fund Usage and New Rules
Another important innovation is the changes in the terms of using the allocated funds. After the money is credited to a special account, the program participant has two months to pay for the screening at a medical institution. If the funds are not spent within this period, they will be returned to the state budget.
For participants who received funding earlier, a transitional period is provided: they are allowed to use the funds within two months after the new rules come into effect. This period is expected to last until the end of June.
“Health Screening 40+” allows for free basic examinations for early detection of: cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, and mental health issues.
The program updates align with the course towards the digitalization of public services and the development of preventive medicine. It is expected that simplifying procedures will encourage greater citizen participation in the program and help detect diseases in a timely manner, which will reduce future treatment costs.