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July 8, 2026
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SHA Introduces New Verification Rules Affecting Child Dependants

SHA Introduces New Verification Rules Affecting Child Dependants

The move is expected to strengthen beneficiary identification and help ensure healthcare services are accessed by the rightful beneficiaries, after widespread allegations of fraud under the scheme...

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The Social Health Authority (SHA) is implementing biometric fingerprint verification for child beneficiaries aged 7 to 17 to enhance the accuracy of the national health insurance scheme.

  • Fingerprint verification will be conducted at SHA-contracted healthcare providers during treatment visits.
  • This initiative aims to prevent fraud and ensure healthcare services reach rightful beneficiaries, addressing previous allegations of irregularities.
  • Over 8,000 biometric scanners have been deployed nationwide by the Digital Health Agency (DHA).

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