Financial Inclusion Opportunities for Micro Health Insurance in Nepal

The Micro Insurance Academy and Save the Children have released a new report entitled Financial Inclusion Opportunities for Micro Health Insurance in Nepal.

This report is based on information collected in two districts of Nepal (Banke and Dhading) in early 2009 which includes a survey of 2,008 households, 40 focus group discussions (with potential beneficiaries), in addition to 51 key informant interviews with healthcare providers.

With its 150 pages rich with tables and first-hand data, this is the first published study available on the viability of microinsurance that tackle holistically and in full detail the socioeconomic status of the target population, incidence of illness and health-seeking behavior, the cost of healthcare, and the willingness to pay for health insurance in Nepal.

The full report is freely available for download from the MIA website and paper copies can be ordered by contacting mia@mia.org.in

Click here to download the report overview

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