promoting universal health coverage, the international advisors and Thai
researchers involved in this assessment hope that more countries will undertake
similarly open and comprehensive evaluations. All countries and stakeholders
have much to learn from each other.
Concluding remarks
The UCS covers 75% of the Thai population, provides a comprehensive (and
growing) package of services and deepening financial risk protection, and
relies on general tax as its source of funding. In its first 10 years the scheme
was adequately funded, aided greatly by GDP growth and strong political
commitment. Although the UCS is subject to political interference and fiscal
constraints, two “immunities” help protect the scheme, especially in terms of
financial support and the benefits package. First, the UCS has gradually become
an integral part of Thai society — it belongs to the people. Second, budget
negotiations between the NHSO and the Budget Bureau are “on the record”
and evidence based.
promoting universal health coverage, the international advisors and Thai
researchers involved in this assessment hope that more countries will undertake
similarly open and comprehensive evaluations. All countries and stakeholders
have much to learn from each other.
Concluding remarks
The UCS covers 75% of the Thai population, provides a comprehensive (and
growing) package of services and deepening financial risk protection, and
relies on general tax as its source of funding. In its first 10 years the scheme
was adequately funded, aided greatly by GDP growth and strong political
commitment. Although the UCS is subject to political interference and fiscal
constraints, two “immunities” help protect the scheme, especially in terms of
financial support and the benefits package. First, the UCS has gradually become
an integral part of Thai society — it belongs to the people. Second, budget
negotiations between the NHSO and the Budget Bureau are “on the record”
and evidence based.
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