Mr. Suradej Valeeidigul, Secretary General, Social Security Office Ministry of Labour revealed the current government policies and the Ministry of Labor policy, H.E. Police General Adul Sangsingkeo, Minister of Labor focusing to promote all people in the society to have a career, income, reduce disparity, especially the disabled group, to be equal in all rights, resulting in the people have good quality of life and power. In the development of the nation. The Social Security Office has the duty to provide care and assistance to persons with disabilities who are insured under the law governing social security. This includes access to selected medical facilities. It also provides full benefits to the social security system, including compensation for lack of income. In case of disability, according to the physician’s order, in the case of childbirth in case of disability, the allowance for unemployment and old-age child labor shall be in accordance with the rules, procedures and conditions prescribed by the Social Security Administration.
Mr. Suradej further said now people with disabilities in social security systems can express their wishes, choose to apply for medical insurance in the Social Security Program or use the right in the hospital under the scheme of the National Health Security Office. Individuals with disabilities who are insured who wish to opt for medical treatment in the social security system can fill out a medical facility selection form for medical services, name the hospital and submit the form at the Social Security Office anywhere in the country or electronically filed. From now onwards, The Social Security Office has been selected as a hospital. During the 1st to 15th of any month, the right to medical treatment will be determined on the 16th of the month from 16 to the last business day of the month. The right to receive medical services is the 1st of the following month. Persons with disabilities who are insured can change their rights at the Social Security Office once a year. From 1 January to 31 March every year, and for people with disabilities who opt for medical and social insurance, such as relocation, move location regularly or prove that there are selected nursing homes for insurers. The insurer does not wish to receive medical services in the hospital. The right to change medical care during the year to notify the change of medical institution within 30 days from the date of relocation or move to a place to work.
Social Security Office Secretary Say at the end. Individuals with disabilities who are questionable about the right to treatment can inquire at the call center at 1506, which is available 24 hours a day. It also integrates the collaboration between the Ministry of Public Health. And the Ministry of Social Development and Human Security to facilitate people with disabilities who have questions about problems other than social security. For more information, please contact: 1479 Citizens Public and Disability Hotline, 1330 National Health Security Office Helpline.
