Title: Implementing health insurance for the poor : the rollout of RSBY in Karnataka

Authors: Rajasekhar, D.

Place: London

Publisher: Suntory and Toyota international centres for economics and related disciplines (STICERD)

Year: 2011

Journal: Discussion paper / Economic organisation and public policy programme (EOPP)

Volume: 25

PAGE: --

Subject: Health and Poverty

Keywords: health economics, national health insurance, india

Abstract: The National Health Insurance Scheme (RSBY) aims to improve poor people’s access to quality health care in India. This paper looks at the implementation of the scheme in Karnataka, drawing on a large survey of eligible households and interviews with empanelled hospitals in the state.

URL: http://www.dfid.gov.uk/r4d/PDF/Outputs/IIG/eopp25.pdf

Document type: Portal