Moving Toward Universal Coverage of Social Health Insurance in Vietnam: Assessment and Options

by Ajay Tandon, Aparnaa Somanathan, Hernan L Fuenzalida-Puelma, et al.

Over the past two decades Vietnam has made enormous progress towards achieving universal coverage (UC) for its population. Significant challenges remain, however, in terms of improving equity with continuing low rates of enrollment. Ensuring financial protection also remains an elusive goal. The Master Plan for Universal Coverage approved in 2012 by the Prime Minister directly addresses both these deficiencies in coverage. The objective of this report...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1464802610
• ISBN13: 9781464802614
• Release Date: June 2014
• Publisher: World Bank Publications
• Length: 176 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 7.0" x 10.0"