The government allocated 25 billion rubles. for the treatment of coronavirus in the regions

The government allocated 25 billion rubles. for the treatment of citizens who have been diagnosed with CORONAVIRUS infection in the regions of the country. The corresponding order was signed by Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin.

“Funding will go to the regional budgets within 30 days. The Compulsory Medical Insurance Fund (FOMS) has been appointed responsible for bringing the funds,” the government said in a statement.

Earlier, Mishustin noted that at least 700 thousand hospitalizations with covid-19 will be made at the expense of these funds , Russians will be able to receive medical care free of charge under the MHI policy.

Another 25 billion rubles. plan to allocate for the provision of specialized and high-tech medical care by federal medical organizations.

The source for the two tranches was the undistributed balance of funds from the MHIF, the Russian government explained.

Allocate at least 25 billion rubles. for specialized and high-tech medical care and at least another 25 billion rubles. - to help people with COVID-19, Mishustin instructed on May 24.

In March, the Prime Minister ordered to send more than 3.5 billion rubles to the regions of the country. for additional funding for hospitals and clinics to compensate medical organizations for the additional costs associated with the treatment of COVID-19.