The package went through a big cycle of work in the last two to three months, it has been completed and sent to the government, we expect that it will be discussed in the committee, and if approved by the government, it will go to the National Assembly. Minister of Health Anahit Avanesyan stated this while speaking with reporters after the cabinet session of the government Thursday—and referring to the delay in the introduction of the first phase of health insurance system in Armenia.

"In general, it should be implemented within three years, but the first phase is only about insuring our citizens who receive state funding and are included in social groups," said the minister, and added that the reason for the delay is also that a lot of work is being done on respective agreements with Armenia’s medical centers, patients, associations, and professional groups.

"The package stipulates that the insurance of the group of pensioners will be carried out from state funds. Yes, the state will take on that financial burden," said the minister, and added that the goal is to eliminate risks so that a person does not have a financial problem when having a health problem.

"Our goal is for the citizens [in Armenia] to be insured. And when they need prevention, screening, examination, surgery, they won't have to pay at that moment, but provide it with small payments," said Avanesyan.