Table 3 Effects of the NRCMS on Medical Impoverishment
Indicator | Before reimbursement | After reimbursement | Difference | Percentage change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
New method | ||||
Number of households in poverty | 134 | 101 | –33 | –24.6 % |
Percentage of households in poverty, % | 6.7 | 5.1 | –1.6 | –23.9 % |
Relative gap | 82.0 | 51.4 | –30.6 | –37.3 % |
Average gap | 5.4 | 3.3 | –2.1 | –38.9 % |
WB approach | ||||
Number of households in poverty | 253 | 219 | –34 | –13.4 % |
Percentage of households in poverty, % | 12.7 | 11.0 | –1.7 | –13.4 % |
Relative gap | 54.5 | 43.3 | –11.2 | –20.6 % |
Average gap | 6.9 | 5.5 | –1.4 | –20.3 % |