The Department of Health of the Central Tibetan Administration has announced a subsidy of 70% (equating to Rs 2,500 of Rs 3,565) under the Tibetan Medicare System (TMS), for the most vulnerable section of Tibetan people. TMS is a community based health scheme which aims to reduce the burden of out of pocket medical expenses. The announcement also states that next TMS enrollment is from January 20 – February 29.