Table 1.
Broad design of a benefits package
| Choice of scenarios | Rural (%) | Urban (%) | Total (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scenario 1: Status quo with current NHIF rates for comprehensive inpatient care at public facilities only | 63 (48.8) | 75 (23.2) | 138 (30.5) |
| Scenario 2: Comprehensive coverage for outpatient and inpatient services in public sector health facilities but with increased prepayment either at proposed NHIF rates (KSh 500 per month) or increased taxes | 45 (34.9) | 165 (50.9) | 210 (46.4) |
| Scenario 3: Choice to use private health facilities but pay most of the bill out-of-pocket or from a private insurance arrangement | 10 (7.6) | 71 (21.9) | 85 (17.9) |
| Scenario 4: None of the above | 11(8.5) | 13(4.0) | 24 (5.3) |
| Total | 129 (100) | 324 (100) | 453 (100) |