Supplementary Health Insurance from the consumer point of view

Giora Kaplan, Yael Shahar and Orna Tal

Health Policy, 2017, vol. 121, issue 6, 708-714

Abstract: The National Health Insurance Law in Israel ensures basic health basket eligibility for all its citizens. A supplemental health insurance plan (SHIP) is offered for an additional fee. Over the years, the percentage of supplemental insurance’s holders has risen considerably, ranking among the highest in OECD countries. The assumption that consumers implement an informed rational choice based on relevant information is doubtful. Are consumers sufficiently well informed to make market processes work well?

Keywords: Supplementary Health Insurance; Health Policy; Public opinion; Gaps and equity; National list of Health services (Health basket) (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2017
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DOI: 10.1016/j.healthpol.2017.03.019

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