Minors may no longer be required to pay for visits to the doctor's

An amendment to the country’s health bill on Wednesday will mean that health care fees at the doctor's will no longer be mandatory for those under the age of 18. The bill, modified by the Senate, was passed by a majority of coalition lawmakers in the Chamber of Deputies. Until now all Czechs visiting the doctor’s were required to pay 30 crowns per visit, 60 per day in hospital, and 90 crowns for visits to the emergency ward. Minors will only be exempt from the 30 crown fees. The amendment will still have to be signed by the president before coming into law. Health care fees have been a major issue dividing the government and the opposition, which has pledged to strike them down altogether