The JPost had an article that contains an important change for many patients, especially new olim.
'Magnetic card not conditional for service at kupat cholim' By Judy Siegel-Itzkovich
"Health fund members cannot be forced to show their magnetic cards when seeking basic medical services, medications or first aid, according to Health Ministry deputy director-general Dr. Yoel Lipschitz, who is supervisor of the public health insurers.
Instead, the health fund staffers can request another type of identity card, he said in a statement on Monday.
'For basic medical services, the health fund must not condition presentation of the magnetic card for making a medical appointment.
Appointments cannot be canceled or delayed as a result of not having the card or lead to patients having to wait for long period for an appointment', said Lipschitz."
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