Examine the role of publicly funded health insurance in improving health outcomes in India. (Answer in 250 words)

In India, the insurance penetration is only 19%. It is very low compared to global average of more than 40%.

[Role of publicly funded health insurance]

[Insurance]

⇒ (1) The out of pocket expenditure on health gets reduced.

EX Economic Survey 2023-24, COPE reduced from 62% to 43% in FY23.

⇒ (2) Creates a sense of security.

EX PM Jaan Swaksha Yojana provides accident insurance.

⇒ (3) It boosts the habit of saving.

EX Money multiplier effect.

⇒ (4) It reduces the number of adversaries of health.

EX IMP, MMP, etc.

⇒ (5) It also boosts the financial inclusion.

EX PM Jaan Arogya Yojana.

⇒ (6) Improved conducive environment for digitization.

EX National Digital Health Mission.

⇒ (7) The poverty rates also get dedicated.

EX Better social security benefits, DBT, etc.

⇒ (8) Access to credit insurance.

EX Emergency loans.

As life insurance is the most present one, Government should take steps to promote health benefits.

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As life insurance is the most present one, Government should take steps to promote health benefits.

Insurance in health should be increased to seduce the Government burden for better health outcomes.