Compulsory Social Health Insurance (CSHI) in Kazakhstan - Results and Prospects for 2025

The compulsory social health insurance (CSHI) system in Kazakhstan continues to actively develop, providing citizens with access to quality medical care. Over the five years of the program's operation, significant changes have been introduced aimed at improving medical care and ensuring a fair distribution of resources.

CSHI achievements by 2025.

Since the launch of CSHI in 2020, the system has become one of the key elements in ensuring the availability of medical services. According to the Ministry of Health, in 2024, CSHI coverage was 93% of the population, which is significantly higher than 78% in the first years of implementation.

Among the most notable achievements.

Expansion of the list of medical services. Now patients can undergo a comprehensive examination free of charge, including expensive diagnostic procedures such as MRI and CT.

Increase in funding for the healthcare system. In 2024, over 2 trillion tenge were allocated for the development of CSHI, which is 35% more than in 2023.

Improving infrastructure. As part of the rural healthcare modernization program, 180 new medical facilities have been built, allowing residents of remote areas to receive quality care.

What services are included in the compulsory medical insurance.

The compulsory medical insurance system covers a wide range of medical services.

Outpatient care (doctor consultations, laboratory tests).

Inpatient treatment, including surgeries.

Rehabilitation activities.

Drug provision for patients with chronic diseases.

Also, in 2025, an additional package of services was introduced aimed at disease prevention and improving the quality of life of citizens, which is an important step in increasing the efficiency of healthcare.

Problems and challenges.

Despite the successes, the compulsory medical insurance faces a number of difficulties. About 7% of the population remains outside the system, which is due to the lack of income registration for some citizens. In addition, patients often complain about queues and insufficient quality of services in some medical institutions.

To solve these problems, in 2025 it is planned to strengthen control over the quality of services provided and introduce digital technologies to optimize the work of medical organizations.

Statistics and Prospects.

According to forecasts, by the end of 2025, the share of insured citizens should reach 97%. More than 75% of the country's medical institutions are already integrated into the digital eHealth system, which allows for faster processing of applications and improved communication between doctors and patients.

The compulsory medical insurance program continues to prove its effectiveness, creating conditions for accessible and high-quality medical care. In the coming years, the priority will be further modernization of healthcare, the introduction of innovations and increasing citizen involvement in the system.