Health Minister Prestone Tynsong after a meeting today told reporters that all expenses for treatment of COVID 19 patients will be covered under the scheme and it will be known as 'Out of Pocket Treatment'.<br />''<br />''The decision was taken after MHIS put up a proposal to cover COVID patients under the scheme.<br />''<br />''Earlier 60 percent of the cost for COVID treatment was covered under MHIS but now all expenses under five categories will be covered.<br />''<br />''<span style="color: #000000;">He further said that the rates calculated are approved by the Government and will be implemented from 15th August 2021.</span><br />