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FG to unveil healthcare scheme for 30,000 pensioners

The Federal Government is set to unveil the PENCARE healthcare initiative in November for 30,000 low-income pensioners, PenCom’s DG has announced. Read More: https://punchng.com/fg-to-unveil-healthcare-scheme-for-30000-pensioners/

FG to unveil healthcare scheme for 30,000 pensioners

The Federal Government will introduce a healthcare program in November for pensioners earning low incomes, with 30,000 retirees anticipated to receive benefits from the pilot phase. Director-General of the National Pension Commission, Omolola Oloworaran, announced this during the Senior Citizens Fair in Abuja. The program, tentatively named PENCARE, aims to reduce the healthcare expenses of eligible retirees, improving their access to medical services during retirement.

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