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Thailand Government Provides Free Cancer Treatment Coverage for Insured Citizens: Full List of Covered Cancers

Today (14 Nov. 2023) Mr. Karom Phonphonklang, Deputy Spokesperson for the Prime Minister’s Office, revealed that the government through the Social Security Office Ministry of Labor Provides coverage for cancer treatment to insured persons under Section 33 and Section 39 at no cost until the end of treatment. If receiving treatment according to the prescribed guidelines (Protocol)

But in the case where treatment cannot be performed according to the specified guidelines and it is necessary to treat with cancer drugs and/or chemotherapy and/or radiotherapy Medical expenses shall be reimbursed as actually paid as necessary but not more than 50,000 baht per patient per year.

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For insured persons under Sections 33 and 39 who are diagnosed with cancer Receive treatment for 20 types of cancer, including:

1. Breast cancer

2. Cervical cancer

3. Ovarian cancer

4. Uterine cancer

5. Nasopharyngeal cancer

6. Lung cancer

7. Colon and rectal cancer

8. Esophageal cancer

9. Liver and bile duct cancer

10. Bladder cancer

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11. Prostate cancer

12. Stomach cancer

13. Acute lymphoid leukemia in adults

14. Lymphoma in adults

15. Acute myeloid leukemia in adults.

16. Acute Promyelocytic Leukemia (APL) in adults

17. Chronic myeloid leukemia in adults.

18. Myeloma in adults

19. Osteosarcoma in adults

20. Children’s cancer

Mr. Karom said that the government places importance on the quality of life of insured persons. Aiming to raise service standards covering all dimensions. So that insured people can relieve their worries when they are sick and can access medical treatment rights conveniently and quickly.

However, if you have any questions, please ask for information at Social Security Office Bangkok area/province/every branch or at the hotline 1506 and at the website www.sso.go.th

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2023-11-14 08:01:38

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