Experimental Study to Assess Interventions Aimed at Improving the Equity Impact of Community-Based Health Insurance

Health Insurance Clinical Trial

Official title: Experimental Study to Assess Interventions Aimed at Improving the Equity Impact of Community-Based Health Insurance

Status Completed

Clinical Trial Summary

The purpose of this study is to assesses interventions aimed at improving the distributional impact of a community based health insurance scheme in rural India.

Clinical Trial Description

Community based health insurance is often cited as a means of improving access and financial protection in developing countries, but such schemes may not benefit the poorest. We evaluate alternative strategies for improving the uptake of benefits of a community based health insurance scheme by its poorest members.

Comparisons: Three groups are compared to standard insurance scheme members (Control). One group is provided with after-sale service and supportive supervision (AfterSS). A second group is provided with prospective reimbursement (PR). A third group is provided with these two interventions together (Both). ;

Study Design

Allocation: Randomized, Intervention Model: Factorial Assignment, Masking: Open Label, Primary Purpose: Health Services Research

Related Conditions & MeSH terms

• Health Insurance

• NCT number: NCT00421629
• Study type: Interventional
• Source: London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine
• Status: Completed
• Phase: N/A
• Start date: October 2003
• Completion date: April 2006