Social Health Insurance
/ˈsoʊʃəl hɛlθ ɪnˈʃʊərəns/
Definitions
- (n.) A compulsory or voluntary system mandated by law under which individuals or groups contribute to a pooled fund to provide access to health care services.
The government enacted social health insurance to ensure universal coverage for all citizens.
Forms
- social health insurance
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Commentary
Social health insurance often operates by law to balance risk across populations and involves statutory obligations for contributions and benefits.
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