Bishkek calls on Russia to provide citizens of Kyrgyzstan with free health insurance

Photo: Sergey Ivanov

Kyrgyzstan called on Russia to provide migrant workers and their families receive free medical insurance.

Deputy Chairman of the Government Edil Baisalov proposed that the Russian authorities, in accordance with EAEU standards, consider introducing compulsory medical insurance (CHI) for labor migrants from Kyrgyzstan in Russia. The Deputy Prime Minister expressed hope for “a positive consideration of this issue.” Compulsory health insurance, he said, will create favorable conditions for the stay of migrants and their families on Russian territory.