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Fall 2013: Econ 339 Final Presentation. Your name Date of presentation. Title of presentation. Reference: Author(s) (year), Title of presentation, Journal , vol., nr., p.??-??. Total:_________. Does Health Insurance Imrpove Health?.
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Fall 2013: Econ 339 Final Presentation Your name Date of presentation Title of presentation Reference: Author(s) (year), Title of presentation, Journal, vol., nr., p.??-?? Total:_________
Does Health Insurance Imrpove Health? Evidence from a randomized community-based insurance rollout in rural Burkina Faso
Health Insurance has become a prominent spot in National Politics • In developed and developing countries. • National Health Insurance schemes remain rare in low-income countries • Studies have investigated the impact of health insurance on health outcomes.
Nouna District, Burkina Faso • Study done between 2004-2006. • Nouna CBI program is of notice due to. • CBI has mixed results in area.
Background • Predominantly rural area. • Climate alternates between dry and rainy season • Health issues vary throughout the year • Malaria in rainy season • Respiratory infection in dry seasons. • All information monitored by Nouna HDSS
The CBI program • The plan begun in 2004 with three phases. • Insurance was always optional. • Insurance coverage was to be contingent on a yearly insurance premium payment. • Small amount of money was to be paid for premiums.
Monetary impact of the insurance scheme • Out-of-pocket expenditure for individuals with acute health problems in 2003
Summary • Insurance scheme had relatively little impact on treated population, due to. • Inability to pay insurance premiums. • Lack of Information. • Misaligned incentives to health facilities.