Page 1 Page 2 Page 3Strengths of the SchemeThe ACCORD-AMS-ASHWINI Community Health Insurance Scheme has been quite successful in sensitizing the tribal populations on health issues. As the Scheme emphasizes on universal health care, the tribal groups have realised the importance of taking … [Read more...] about ACCORD-AMS-ASHWINI Community Health Insurance in India 3 (contd)

Page 1 Page 2 Page 3Objectives of the SchemeThe objectives of the “Composite Tribal Health Insurance Package” are:To access health care with dignity by not depending on charity or handouts;To encourage health seeking behaviour by offering comprehensive health care with minimal payment at the … [Read more...] about ACCORD-AMS-ASHWINI Community Health Insurance in India 2 (contd)

Page 1Page 2 Page 3BackgroundACCORD is an NGO based in the Niligiris and was founded in 1986 with a mission to “fight against the unjust alienation of the adivasi lands and other human rights violations by organising them as a strong group." The area of operation is largely inhabited by … [Read more...] about ACCORD-AMS-ASHWINI Community Health Insurance in India

Page 3Page 1 Page 2In T. Narasipura, the three main health facilities have been provided with a wireless sets and computes for faster communication and maintenance of database. The health facilities are also connected to Karuna trust office. Also the Karuna Trust ambulance at the general … [Read more...] about Community Health Insurance: Karuna Trust-India…3

Page 2Page 1 Page 3Characteristics of the Scheme1. In T. Narasipura Taluk, the seven public health facilities that were to be involved in the insurance scheme: a general hospital of T. Narasipura, 2 CHCs (one in Bannur and the other at Talakkadu) and 4 PHCs (at Kaveripura, Mugur, Malangi … [Read more...] about Community Health Insurance: Karuna Trust-India…2

Page 1Page 2 Page 3BackgroundKaruna Trust is a local NGO based in T. Narsipur, located in Mysore District. It is led by a well-known social activist, Dr. Sudarshan. He has been working for the improvement of the health conditions of the tribals living in the area. .According to Dr. … [Read more...] about Community Health Insurance: Karuna Trust-India…1

Page 2Page 1Characteristics and Functions1. The annual premium charged by SEWA is Rs. 72.5 for members, and an additional optional Rs. 22.5 and Rs. 20 for their husbands.2. In order to get into the program, members must pay Rs. 72.5. If they want their husbands covered, they can add on life … [Read more...] about SEWA (India) Health Insurance Scheme 2

Page 1 Page 2 BackgroundSEWA started as a trade union movement in 1972 to organize the poor women working in the informal sector. Its objective was to provide full employment to its members by creating income-generation opportunities. It also works to support health, education, housing and … [Read more...] about SEWA (India) Health Insurance Scheme 1

Page 3 Page 1 Page 2Strengths of the Scheme1. The social embedding of PRHPS through the CBOs among adivasis, dalits, fishermen and women mentioned in the introduction helps in ensuring a large membership base, instilling a sense of ownership of the scheme among its members, prompt … [Read more...] about PREM-PLAN Health Micro-Insurance Programme – India 3