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Taiwan’s National Health Insurance Administration is expanding access to treatment for people living with atopic dermatitis. After broadening reimbursement criteria over the past few years, it has now added a newly-approved biologic to the reimbursement program. More than 1,000 patients suffering from moderate to severe symptoms are expected to benefit. Let’s hear more.

Yen Chia-jui
National Health Insurance Administration
Atopic dermatitis is a condition that persists for a long time. As part of our resource allocation plans, we at the National Health Insurance Administration have been expanding our reimbursement policy. Back on Feb. 1, 2024, we expanded the coverage of biologic therapies to include children as young as 6, down from the previous age restriction of 12 and up. Starting June 1 this year, a newly-approved biologic medication was added to the reimbursement list. And coverage has been expanded to two years, instead of being limited to one year.

Alice
Has atopic dermatitis
The new biologic medication made almost all of my visible flare-ups go away. My skin is finally smooth and clear again.

Atopic dermatitis is a chronic condition that often returns with severe flare-ups, leaving many patients struggling with years of physical discomfort and emotional stress. Health officials say the newly expanded coverage marks a major milestone in treatment, with reimbursement now available for up to two years instead of one. The policy is expected to benefit around 1,108 patients. That includes people with chronic moderate to severe atopic dermatitis whose symptoms have persisted for at least six months.

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