"May 1 Deadline Looms for Controversial Co-Payment Policy: Critics Warn of Devastating Consequences for Healthcare Access As the start date for a new co-payment policy approaches, health workers and human rights advocates are sounding the alarm over the potential impact on vulnerable populations. The policy, set to take effect on May 1, would require patients to pay a fee for certain medical services, sparking concerns that it would effectively deny care to those who cannot afford it. Critics argue that the co-payments would disproportionately affect low-income individuals, the elderly, and those living with chronic illnesses, exacerbating existing health disparities. As the deadline draws near, advocates are urging policymakers to reconsider the policy and prioritize access to essential healthcare services for all."
Health workers and rights advocates say co-payments, set to take effect on May 1, amount to 'de facto denial of care'.
