Table 2 The criteria for assistance in the four counties in 2006
Criteria | Xiaochang | Hongan | Fushun | Langzhong |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Household characteristics | Wubao, Dibao, Tekun, Youfu, the households with special difficulties identified by the county government | Wubao, Dibao, Tekun, Youfu | Wubao, Tekun, the households that became poor due to major illness | Wubao, Dibao, Tekun, Youfu |
Health status | Suffered from major illness 1 month before applying Major illness authorized by county government. | Suffered from major illness 3 months before applying Major illness authorized by county government. | Suffered from major illness (defined as an illness with a major impact upon daily life) | Suffered from major illness (defined as: inpatient expenditure of over 5000 Yuan) |
Health care expenditure | The out of pocket expenditure is more than 1000 Yuan | None | The inpatient expenditure is more than 5000 Yuan | |
Other | None | Individuals who get reimbursement from NCMS have priority for MFA | ||