The Introduction of Social Health Insurance and Health Care Seeking Behavior in Urban Ethiopia
Zahra Zarepour,
Anagaw Mebratie,
Dessalegn Shamebo
et al.
Abstract:Objectives: In recent years, to enhance access to and use of health care the government of Ethiopia has introduced voluntary Community Based Health Insurance (CBHI) schemes for the rural and informal sectors of the economy. After years of planning and the ratification of a legal framework the government proposes to introduce a compulsory Social Health Insurance (SHI) program for formal sector employees. The proposed scheme will provide access to contracted health care facilities at a premium of 3% of the gross… Show more
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