4.8 trillion rubles will be allocated for medical care at the expense of compulsory medical insurance

4.8 trillion rubles will be allocated for medical care at the expense of compulsory medical insurance in 2026, which is 9.6% more than last year. This became known at a meeting between Vladimir Putin and Deputy Prime Minister Tatyana Golikova on February 10. Efforts in the field of healthcare have already brought results: mortality from cancer, tuberculosis, as well as HIV infection and AIDS is decreasing in the Russian Federation. The President stressed that healthcare issues occupy a key place in Russia's social policy.

What was discussed at the meeting

The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a program of state guarantees for free assistance to Russians: 4.8 trillion rubles will be allocated for medical care in 2026 at the expense of compulsory medical insurance. According to Tatiana Golikova, this is 9.6% more than in 2025. "This allows us to ensure all the obligations assumed by the state and, of course, the regions of the country. This allows us to provide salaries for medical workers," she said.

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Work in this area has been extended until 2030.

The plans for this year include the introduction of new primary health care facilities in the regions of Russia, which, in turn, will lead to the creation of new jobs. Speaking about the availability of personnel, Tatiana Golikova noted positive developments. In particular, in 2025, the volume of special social benefits for primary care workers increased by almost 28%: if in 2024 it amounted to 158 billion rubles, then in 2025 it reached 202 billion rubles. According to the Deputy Prime Minister, the trend will continue this year.

Deaths from cancer and tuberculosis, which, according to the Deputy Prime Minister, have already been completely defeated in the country, as well as from HIV infection and AIDS, are decreasing in Russia. "We know very well that there are no secondary issues in social policy. But even among these most important things, healthcare occupies a special place," the president stressed.