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EXTENDING HEALTHCARE TO THE INFORMAL SECTOR IN LAOS.

Authors :
Camara, Beñat Oñatibia
Zhang Yingxin Louisa
Source :
Asian Journal of Public Affairs; 2013, Vol. 6 Issue 1, p181-197, 17p
Publication Year :
2013

Abstract

The article presents a case study related to the extending healthcare issues towards the informal sector in Laos. It mentions that the country has implemented a social health insurance scheme for formal private sector towards the existing civil servants insurance schemes. It also outlines the government's approach towards the implementation of a mandatory national health insurance scheme towards non-poor self-employed and premiums for the poor.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
17935342
Volume :
6
Issue :
1
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Asian Journal of Public Affairs
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
95036036