The Assembly of Kosovo has approved in second reading the draft law on mandatory health care insurance, marking a significant step toward reforming the country’s healthcare system.
The legislation passed with 80 votes in favor, with no votes against or abstentions.
Despite broad support in the vote, opposition lawmakers raised concerns during the parliamentary debate, highlighting what they described as a lack of clarity and insufficient public consultation surrounding the law.
Uran Ismaili from the Democratic Party of Kosovo (PDK) criticized the implementation timeline, suggesting that while the law may exist on paper, its practical enforcement could take years.
Similarly, Armend Zemaj of the Democratic League of Kosovo (LDK) argued that the draft law should not have been processed under expedited procedures, warning that such an approach undermines transparency, public trust, and the long-term sustainability of healthcare reforms.
The first reading of the draft law had taken place on April 10.
While the adoption of the law represents progress toward establishing a comprehensive health insurance system, its successful implementation is expected to depend heavily on clarity in regulations and institutional capacity in the coming years.
