Willingness to Pay for National Health Insurance in Taiwan
Author Information
Author(s): Lang Hui-Chu, Lai Mei-Shu
Primary Institution: National Yang-Ming University, National Taiwan University
Hypothesis
How much are people willing to pay to sustain and expand the National Health Insurance program in Taiwan?
Conclusion
People are willing to pay more for their insurance coverage, especially for additional long-term care services.
Supporting Evidence
- 60% of respondents were willing to pay an extra NT$50 for NHI.
- 72% of respondents were willing to pay an extra NT$50 for long-term care.
- Respondents aged 51-60 were more likely to pay than those under 35.
- Married respondents were less likely to pay than unmarried ones.
- Higher income respondents were more likely to pay for NHI coverage.
Takeaway
The study asked people how much extra money they would pay to keep their health insurance and to add long-term care. Most people said they would pay a little more.
Methodology
A survey was conducted using a contingent valuation method with closed-ended questions to assess willingness to pay.
Potential Biases
Potential bias due to the sample being limited to patients rather than the general population.
Limitations
The study results may be overestimated as they are based on a representative sample of patients, not the general community.
Participant Demographics
Participants included 3600 inpatients and outpatients, with a majority being female (53%) and a significant portion aged 21-35.
Statistical Information
P-Value
<0.0001
Confidence Interval
95% CI 64.8–66.8 for NHI, 95% CI 133.8–139.2 for long-term care
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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