The Political Yuan will not countersign the "Old Welfare Law" to amend the law. Chen Xiangguo supports it: to avoid crowding out cancer and critical care medical resources

Chen Xiangguo, chairman of the All-Federation of Medical Associations, affirmed that the Executive Yuan showed courage and did not countersign the amendment to the Lao Fu Law.

The Executive Yuan announced today that it will not countersign the 22nd amendment to the "Elderly Welfare Act" that was passed on third reading by the Blue and White legislators. Chen Xiangguo, chairman of the National Federation of Medical Associations of the Republic of China, expressed support and affirmed the Executive Yuan's courage to safeguard the sustainability of health insurance and justice for generations, and avoid crowding out important resources such as cancer, critical illness and rural medical care.

The Legislative Yuan recently passed the amendment to Article 22 of the "Elderly Welfare Act" on the third reading, which clearly stipulates that for seniors over 65 whose comprehensive income in the past year has not reached the declaration standard, or whose comprehensive income tax rate has not reached 20%, the central competent authority will subsidize the full amount of health insurance premiums.

Chen Xiangguo said in an interview that if this amendment is implemented, it will cause many unfair situations. The All-Federation of Medical Associations has previously expressed its position in a statement. He believes that the Executive Yuan's decision not to countersign is correct and will help ensure the sustainable operation of the National Health Insurance and safeguard justice for generations.

Chen Xiangguo pointed out that important medical resources should not be squeezed out, including cancer medical care, critical care medical care, rural medical care, and the resources needed to improve the salary structure of nursing staff. He affirmed the Executive Yuan’s approach and believed that the above-mentioned projects could be avoided from being affected.

"The right thing should be done," Chen Xiangguo emphasized, supporting the Executive Yuan's courage and affirming the Executive Yuan's efforts to ensure the sustainability of health insurance.