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    "id": 1461331,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1461331/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Trans Nzoia County, UDA",
    "speaker_title": "Hon. Lillian Siyoi",
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    "content": " Thank you, Hon. Speaker. I stand to request for a Statement regarding the delay in processing of medical insurance approvals for Kenya Police Officers. Pursuant to the provisions of Standing Order 44(2)(c), I wish to request for a Statement from the Chairperson of the Departmental Committee on Health on the delay in the pre- authorisation process for medical insurance approvals for Kenya Police Officers. The Medical Administrator Kenya Limited (MAKL), established in 2018 to address gaps in Health Insurance Administration, oversees the medical insurance scheme for various public servants, including the Kenya Police Service. In April 2024, MAKL announced changes in the administration of the Police Medical Insurance Scheme, including replacement of CIC Insurance with APA Insurance as the lead insurer of the scheme. Since this transition, there has been an alarming surge in complaints from police officers concerning significant delays in obtaining insurance approvals to access treatment. Additionally, the health service providers listed in the medical scheme have also reported that the delays in obtaining insurance approvals have led to disruptions in provision of healthcare services to police officers. These delays pose health risks to our officers especially those who require urgent medical attention. The situation raises concern about the effectiveness of the current medical scheme in meeting the healthcare needs of our police forces, who play a crucial role in maintaining law and order, often at great personal risk. It is, therefore imperative that they have access to prompt and efficient healthcare services. It is against this background that I request for a Statement from the Chairperson of the Departmental Committee on the Health on the following – The electronic version of the Official Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor."
}