Interaction on the Problems Faced in the Implementation of the Social Security Fund

KATHMANDU: An interaction program was held between representatives of the Social Security Fund and industrialists and businessmen regarding the changed provisions of the Social Security Fund and the problems and solutions encountered during its implementation.

The discussion, organized by the Chamber of Industries Morang and coordinated by the Social Security Fund, saw Rakesh Surana, President of the Chamber, expressing his views on the need to address the problems faced by industrialists and businessmen who are part of the contribution-based social security system during the implementation phase. He also called for policy clarity.

Surana requested the Fund to expand the scope of the health insurance facility it provides to include other dependents of the family. He further emphasized the need for the Fund to be established in a way that ensures social security for industrialists and businessmen as well.

During the program, Uttam Raj Nepal, Director of the Fund, stated that the legal basis of the Fund will be reformed according to the times to make social security more comprehensive and effective. He clarified that the Fund is committed to ensuring social security by minimizing social risks for all those associated with it.

Nepal informed the participants that the Fund is working to make some practical problems encountered during implementation smoother and to further expand the scope of dependent families.

Industrialists and businessmen who participated in the interaction, which also included representatives of industrial establishments and service provider hospitals, requested the Fund to coordinate with service provider hospitals to address the problems they face in availing services under the medication and treatment, health security plan, and accident security plan.