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User satisfaction among the three public health insurance schemes in Thailand: A casof Phayao province

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  • Warunya Somrith

    (Chiang Mai University)

  • Nalitra Thaiprasert

    (Chiang Mai University)

Abstract

This study tries to investigate and compare user satisfaction among the three public health insurance schemes in Thailand: the Civil Servant Medical Benefit Scheme (CSMBS), the Social Health Insurance Scheme (SHIS), and the Universal Coverage scheme (UCS), using a case study of Prayao Province in northern Thailand. 600 questionnaires are collected, 200 for each scheme, and data are analyzed by using an ordered logit model. We find that respondents who have the UCS insurance are more satisfied with their insurance scheme than those who have the CSMBS insurance. However, a statically significant result cannot be attained from a comparison between the CSMBS and the SHIS. Among all factors, the user satisfaction which comes from the free-of-charge aspect of the health care services affects the overall satisfaction levels of each public health insurance scheme the most. The results may imply that among the three groups of public health insurance members, the UCS users are satisfied with their scheme the most. The reason could be related to the lower expectation they have on their scheme and the zero cost-contribution that they do not have to pay. These results can aid as policy guidance for the Thai government to select its priorities if a health care reform is ever needed.

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  • Warunya Somrith & Nalitra Thaiprasert, 2013. "User satisfaction among the three public health insurance schemes in Thailand: A casof Phayao province," The Empirical Econometrics and Quantitative Economics Letters, Faculty of Economics, Chiang Mai University, vol. 2(3), pages 1-12, September.
    • Handle: RePEc:chi:journl:v:2:y:2013:i:3:p:1-12
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    Keywords

    Community-based tourism; souvenir production; core tourism; tourism-induce activity; poverty reduction;
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    JEL classification:

    • H4 - Public Economics - - Publicly Provided Goods
    • H5 - Public Economics - - National Government Expenditures and Related Policies
    • I1 - Health, Education, and Welfare - - Health
    • I3 - Health, Education, and Welfare - - Welfare, Well-Being, and Poverty
    • O1 - Economic Development, Innovation, Technological Change, and Growth - - Economic Development
    • O2 - Economic Development, Innovation, Technological Change, and Growth - - Development Planning and Policy

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