The implementation of the Zero Copayment for beneficiaries of Chile’s National Health Fund (FONASA) resulted in significant financial savings for individuals and their families. The 168,045 people who were treated in a public hospital stopped paying a total of around 5,600 million pesos (equivalent to US$ 6 million) out of pocket in the first month of implementation, since their care was completely free of charge.
FONASA’s Zero Copayment, which recently came into effect in Chile, contributes to people’s welfare and benefits important segments of the population under 60 years of age from the poorest economic strata. This public policy concretizes access to health in a very evident way.
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