Table 1.
Summary of China’s current health insurance schemes
| UEBMI | NRCMS | URBMI | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starting year | 1998 | 2003 | 2007 |
| Target population | Urban workers | Rural farmers | Pre-school children, students, the disabled, the unemployed and elderly people without pensions |
| Financial contribution | |||
| Government subsidy per person | 0 | 240 yuan in 2012 | 120–230 yuan in 2012 |
| Employer contribution | 8% of salary | 0 | 0 |
| Individual contribution | 2% of salary | 60–65 yuan in 2012 | 70–160 yuan in 2012 |
Data source: National Health and Family Planning Commission of the People’s Republic of China. China health undertakings statistical bulletin, 1999–2010; National Health and Family Planning Commission of the People’s Republic of China. China health statistical yearbook, 2004–2010; Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security of the People’s Republic of China. Labour and social security undertakings statistical bulletin, 1992–2010