As populations age worldwide, increasing attention is being paid to the financial accessibility of long-term care for older people. In the United States of America (USA), long term care benefits for older persons with inadequate means for self-financing, are attached...
Medicare and Medicaid social security amendments were passed in 1965. This legislation is the foundation for the two health insurance programs which respectively cover persons over the age of 65 years and people with limited income.
A study commissioned by NHIMA revealed that despite significant growth in membership and services, NHIMA faces challenges related to service delivery, availability of medical commodities, and information dissemination. Key findings: Membership and accessibility: The...
The analysis shows that NHIS coverage and expenditures will rise significantly from 2023 to 2032, necessitating strategic adjustments to contribution rates and data management. To maintain balance, a 4% formal sector contribution is advised. Expanding coverage to...
The analysis shows that NHIS coverage and expenditures will rise significantly from 2023 to 2032, necessitating strategic adjustments to contribution rates and data management. To maintain balance, a 4% formal sector contribution is advised. Expanding coverage to...
Final Report of the Chatham House Commission on universal health coverage. Crises and shocks can serve as catalysts for driving universal health coverage reforms. There is a need for strategic investments and efficient resource management to achieve equitable and...
The National Health Insurance Management Authority (NHIMA) strategic plan (2023-2026) marks a significant commitment by the Zambian government towards achieving Universal Health Coverage (UHC). This plan aims to provide financial risk protection and ensure access to...
The Caribbean Health Financing Forum was held to discuss the progress of health financing reforms; improving financial protection for universal health coverage; and strategies for mobilizing, pooling and allocating resources for universal health financing.The...
Effective and efficiently utilized health insurance coverage is critical, particularly during times of economic downturn. Health insurance not only promotes health but also offers financial security against overwhelming healthcare costs and reduces the risk of medical...
This four-page summary report from WHO gives a snapshot of financial protection in Spain. It provides facts and figures indicating a high burden from financial hardship when people in Spain use health services and pay out of pocket. The document, titled “Can people...
The growth in recent health care spending in the United States of America (USA) is driven by a combination of public and private sources through improved health insurance coverage (both private and Medicare/Medicaid programs). In 2018 the USA was the country which...
The article explores the connections between human rights, social rights and structural problems in Brazilian society, focusing on health and social security. Brazil' s 1988 Federal Constitution plays a fundamental role in guaranteeing income in situations of...
The article explores the connections between human rights, social rights and structural problems in Brazilian society, focusing on health and social security. Brazil' s 1988 Federal Constitution plays a fundamental role in guaranteeing income in situations of...
This study explains why Nepal needs to strengthen its National Health Insurance Program (NHIP) to better shield households from the financial impact of health care costs and achieve its ambitious goal of universal health coverage by 2030.Nepal has made significant...
Cambodia has committed to provide quality healthcare without financial hardship, aligning with the global Sustainable Development Goals, by launching the Roadmap for Universal Health Coverage 2024-2035.On May 23, 2024, Prime Minister Hun Manet officially launched the...
