Health Equity Fund, HEF
Basic Information
Country
Geographic area
Programme Details
Programme objectives
To increase access to and the use of health services by the poor
World Bank. 2016. “Implementation Completion and Results Report
(IDA-H1830 IDA-H6950 TF-10518) on a Credit and Grant in the Amount of SDR 16.8 million (US$24.99 million equivalent) and a Grant in the Amount of Us$2.4 million to the Lao People’s Democratic Republic for a Healh Services Improvement Project.” Report No. ICR00003764. <http://documents.worldbank.org/curated/en/979431467234518067/pdf/ICR3764-P074027-Box396255B-PUBLIC-disclosed-6-28-16.pdf>. Accessed 23 July 2018.
Start date
2004
SPSL. 2015. Social Protection in Lao PDR: Frameworks, Vulnerabilities, Coping Strategies and Gaps. Vientiane: Social Protectionand Sustainable Livelihoods. <http://www.spsl.la/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/Summary-of-Social-Protection-in-Laos_Eng_Opr.pdf>. Accessed 11 May 2018.
Coverage
Estimated coverage of 10 per cent of the population (though estimates vary)
SPSL. 2015. Social Protection in Lao PDR: Frameworks, Vulnerabilities, Coping Strategies and Gaps. Vientiane: Social Protectionand Sustainable Livelihoods. <http://www.spsl.la/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/Summary-of-Social-Protection-in-Laos_Eng_Opr.pdf>. Accessed 11 May 2018.
Programme expenditure
In 2015, the annual cost of the programme was USD3.5 per beneficiary
World Bank. 2016. “Implementation Completion and Results Report
(IDA-H1830 IDA-H6950 TF-10518) on a Credit and Grant in the Amount of SDR 16.8 million (US$24.99 million equivalent) and a Grant in the Amount of Us$2.4 million to the Lao People’s Democratic Republic for a Healh Services Improvement Project.” Report No. ICR00003764. <http://documents.worldbank.org/curated/en/979431467234518067/pdf/ICR3764-P074027-Box396255B-PUBLIC-disclosed-6-28-16.pdf>. Accessed 23 July 2018.
Targeting and eligiblity
Targeting methods
Proxy Means Test
Geographical Targeting
Laos Ministry of Heath. n.d. “Heath Equity Funds for the poor in Lao PDR”. <http://www.pmaconference.mahidol.ac.th/index.php?option=com_docman&task=doc_download&gid=570>. Accessed 11 May 2018.
Targeted areas
93 of 145 districts in 12 provinces. In the poorest districts, the entire population is eligible
SPSL. 2015. Social Protection in Lao PDR: Frameworks, Vulnerabilities, Coping Strategies and Gaps. Vientiane: Social Protectionand Sustainable Livelihoods. <http://www.spsl.la/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/Summary-of-Social-Protection-in-Laos_Eng_Opr.pdf>. Accessed 11 May 2018.
Target groups
Poor households
Eligibility criteria
Eligible beneficiaries are identified using the government’s poverty criteria (e.g.: lack of rice, clothes, shelter) and donor’s criteria
SPSL. 2015. Social Protection in Lao PDR: Frameworks, Vulnerabilities, Coping Strategies and Gaps. Vientiane: Social Protectionand Sustainable Livelihoods. <http://www.spsl.la/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/Summary-of-Social-Protection-in-Laos_Eng_Opr.pdf>. Accessed 11 May 2018.
Laos Ministry of Heath. n.d. “Heath Equity Funds for the poor in Lao PDR”. <http://www.pmaconference.mahidol.ac.th/index.php?option=com_docman&task=doc_download&gid=570>. Accessed 11 May 2018.
COOPAMI. 2014. “Social Heath Protection in Lao PDR”. Presented by Lao Team in the International Forum on the Development of Social Health Protection in the Southeast Asian Region. <http://www.coopami.org/en/countries/countries/vietnam/projects/2014/pdf/2014102703.pdf>. Accessed 11 May 2018.
Coverage and other information
Type of benefits
Health services and associated costs
SPSL. 2015. Social Protection in Lao PDR: Frameworks, Vulnerabilities, Coping Strategies and Gaps. Vientiane: Social Protectionand Sustainable Livelihoods. <http://www.spsl.la/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/Summary-of-Social-Protection-in-Laos_Eng_Opr.pdf>. Accessed 11 May 2018.
Amount of benefits
Selected outpatient and inpatient services are covered, as well as transport and food costs
SPSL. 2015. Social Protection in Lao PDR: Frameworks, Vulnerabilities, Coping Strategies and Gaps. Vientiane: Social Protectionand Sustainable Livelihoods. <http://www.spsl.la/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/Summary-of-Social-Protection-in-Laos_Eng_Opr.pdf>. Accessed 11 May 2018.
COOPAMI. 2014. “Social Heath Protection in Lao PDR”. Presented by Lao Team in the International Forum on the Development of Social Health Protection in the Southeast Asian Region. <http://www.coopami.org/en/countries/countries/vietnam/projects/2014/pdf/2014102703.pdf>. Accessed 11 May 2018.
Benefit delivery mechanism
Health care providers are reimbursed for selected services and drugs provided to poor patients
World Bank. 2016. “Implementation Completion and Results Report
(IDA-H1830 IDA-H6950 TF-10518) on a Credit and Grant in the Amount of SDR 16.8 million (US$24.99 million equivalent) and a Grant in the Amount of Us$2.4 million to the Lao People’s Democratic Republic for a Healh Services Improvement Project.” Report No. ICR00003764. <http://documents.worldbank.org/curated/en/979431467234518067/pdf/ICR3764-P074027-Box396255B-PUBLIC-disclosed-6-28-16.pdf>. Accessed 23 July 2018.
Benefit recipients
Poor patients
World Bank. 2016. “Implementation Completion and Results Report
(IDA-H1830 IDA-H6950 TF-10518) on a Credit and Grant in the Amount of SDR 16.8 million (US$24.99 million equivalent) and a Grant in the Amount of Us$2.4 million to the Lao People’s Democratic Republic for a Healh Services Improvement Project.” Report No. ICR00003764. <http://documents.worldbank.org/curated/en/979431467234518067/pdf/ICR3764-P074027-Box396255B-PUBLIC-disclosed-6-28-16.pdf>. Accessed 23 July 2018.
Monitoring and evaluation mechanisms and frequency
A monitoring system is composed of spot checks of facilities and beneficiaries, analysis of the beneficiary database and hospital records, and exit interviews with patients and key informants
Laos Ministry of Heath. n.d. “Heath Equity Funds for the poor in Lao PDR”. <http://www.pmaconference.mahidol.ac.th/index.php?option=com_docman&task=doc_download&gid=570>. Accessed 11 May 2018.
