MP Manos Konsolas’ parliamentary intervention regarding diagnostic examination costs for Armed Forces personnel in island and border regions has produced concrete results. In a written response, Minister of National Defence Nikos Dendias confirmed that the government is moving forward with abolishing the 15% co-payment required for diagnostic tests carried out by military personnel in National Health System (ESY) facilities. The relevant provision will be included in a bill set to be voted on shortly.
Konsolas had highlighted that on Rhodes, the 95th National Guard Health Battalion lacks the necessary equipment and medical specialties, forcing Armed Forces personnel to undergo examinations at the General Hospital of Rhodes and pay 15% of the cost. He proposed eliminating this co-payment or having the Ministry cover the expense directly, as well as allowing contracts with private diagnostic centres, in line with Law 5195/2025.
In his reply, the Minister stated that where no qualified military doctor is available, personnel may be served by the local public hospital, and if this is also not possible — as is often the case on islands — they may turn to contracted private healthcare providers.
