Lack of Universal Health Coverage for Informal Workers
Published on: March 18, 2025
- India’s informal workforce lacks universal health coverage, leaving millions vulnerable.
- The government increased Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in insurance from 74% to 100%.
- Private insurance models increase Out-of-Pocket Expenditure (OOPE) for healthcare.
- Many workers, especially migrants and those with low literacy, struggle with insurance access.
- Unregulated private sector involvement could lead to inflated medical costs.
- The last Census (2011) and outdated labor data hinder effective social protection​.
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