National Health Insurance Scheme (other)

	National Health Insurance Scheme (other) National Health Insurance Scheme refers to a health insurance program set up by the National government. Existing schemes * National Health Insurance Scheme (Ghana) * National Health Insurance Scheme (Nigeria) * National Health Insurance (Japan) * National_health_insurance#Programs Additional schemes See also * NHIS (other) * National Health Insurance National health insurance (NHI), sometimes called statutory health insurance (SHI), is a system of health insurance that insures a national population against the costs of health care. It may be administered by the public sector, the private sector ... * {{disambiguation ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	National Health Insurance Scheme (Ghana) The National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) was established by the government of Ghana in 2003. The program was a form of national health insurance established to provide equitable access and financial coverage for basic health care services to Ghanaian citizens. Ghana's universal healthcare system has been described as the most successful healthcare system on the African continent by business magnate Bill Gates. The system has been found to have made Ghana's rate of health insurance one of the highest in Africa, though funding problems may complicate its future. Birth of Ghana's National Health Insurance Scheme The National Health Insurance Scheme is a form of social intervention established by the Government of Ghana in the year 2003. The scheme provides equitable access and financial coverage for basic health care services to residents in Ghana. The objective of the NHIS is to secure the implementation of the national health insurance policy that ensures access to basic healthc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
picture info	National Health Insurance Scheme (Nigeria) In Nigeria, there has been a major progress in the improvement of health since 1950. Although lower respiratory infections, neonatal disorders and HIV/AIDS have ranked the topmost causes of deaths in Nigeria, in the case of other diseases such as monkeypox, polio, malaria and tuberculosis, progress has been achieved. Among other threats to health are malnutrition, pollution and road traffic accidents. In 2020, Nigeria had one of the highest cases of COVID-19 in Africa. The Human Rights Measurement Initiative finds that Nigeria is fulfilling 48.2% of what it should be fulfilling for the right to health based on its level of income. When looking at the right to health with respect to children, Nigeria achieves 66.6% of what is expected based on its current income. In regards to the right to health amongst the adult population, the country achieves only 61.7% of what is expected based on the nation's level of income. Nigeria falls into the "very bad" category when evaluating the rig ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	National Health Insurance (Japan) is one of the two major statutory types of insurance programs available in Japan. The other is . National Health insurance is designed for people who are not eligible to be members of any employment-based health insurance program. Although private insurance is also available, all Japanese citizens, permanent residents, and any non-Japanese residing in Japan with a visa lasting three months or longer are required to be enrolled in either National Health Insurance or Employees' Health Insurance. On July 9, 2012, the alien registration system was abolished and foreigners are now able to apply as part of the Basic Resident Registration System. Foreigners who reside in Japan for more than three months need to register for national health insurance. It is defined by the National Health Care Act of 1958. History Japan's first health insurance system was introduced in 1922. It took effect in 1927 to cover laborers, and in 1938 was extended to cover farmers also. The system originated fr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	National Health Insurance National health insurance (NHI), sometimes called statutory health insurance (SHI), is a system of health insurance that insures a national population against the costs of health care. It may be administered by the public sector, the private sector, or a combination of both. Funding mechanisms vary with the particular program and country. National or statutory health insurance does not equate to government-run or government-financed health care, but is usually established by national legislation. In some countries, such as Australia's Medicare system, the UK's National Health Service and South Korea’s National Health Insurance Service, contributions to the system are made via general taxation and therefore are not optional even though use of the health system it finances is. In practice, most people paying for NHI will join it. Where an NHI involves a choice of multiple insurance funds, the rates of contributions may vary and the person has to choose which insurance fund to belon ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	NHIS (other) NHIS may refer to: * National Health Insurance Scheme (Ghana) * National Health Insurance Scheme (Nigeria) * National Health Interview Survey, annual survey by the National Center for Health Statistics in the United States * National Homelessness Information System, a system to collect and analyze data on the use of homeless shelters in Canada New Hampshire International Speedway, former name of the New Hampshire Motor Speedway in the United States See also National Health Insurance Scheme (other) National Health Insurance Scheme refers to a health insurance program set up by the National government. Existing schemes * National Health Insurance Scheme (Ghana) * National Health Insurance Scheme (Nigeria) * National Health Insurance (Japan) ... {{disambiguation ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	National Health Insurance National health insurance (NHI), sometimes called statutory health insurance (SHI), is a system of health insurance that insures a national population against the costs of health care. It may be administered by the public sector, the private sector, or a combination of both. Funding mechanisms vary with the particular program and country. National or statutory health insurance does not equate to government-run or government-financed health care, but is usually established by national legislation. In some countries, such as Australia's Medicare system, the UK's National Health Service and South Korea’s National Health Insurance Service, contributions to the system are made via general taxation and therefore are not optional even though use of the health system it finances is. In practice, most people paying for NHI will join it. Where an NHI involves a choice of multiple insurance funds, the rates of contributions may vary and the person has to choose which insurance fund to belon ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]