This manual provides an overview of social health insurance schemes and looks at the development of health care policies and feasibility issues. It also examines the design of health insurance schemes, health care benefits, financing and costs, and organization, and considers the operational and strategic information requirements. A joint publication of the ILO and the International Social Security Association (ISSA).

Comprises eight modules which provide guidelines on the design and management of a social insurance scheme. Focuses on the needs of countries where social security systems are not yet operational or need to be improved. Describes the selection of health care benefits to be provided, the accreditation of service providers, methods of financing, provider payment mechanisms and organizational aspects. Includes a module on micro-insurance schemes.

ISBN 92-2-110738-8, 167 pp.

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