CMS | NCMS | |
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Source official document | Prospectus (draft) of cooperative medical scheme for rural areas[27] | The State Council forwards the notice released by the Ministry of Health regarding the establishment of the New Cooperative Scheme for rural areas. |
Year of issue | December 15, 1979 | January 16, 2003 |
Goal | To protect the health of community members and develop agricultural production | To relieve the financial burden on farmers because of illness and improve their health |
Principle | Voluntary participation, multi-party financing, and fixed income support. A pilot is conducted before the scheme is established gradually | |
Organization and management | The production team constructs cooperative medical stations (clinics) and establishes a committee composed of cadres, representatives, and health staff. | The county (district) generally initiates coordination while the province (city) sets up a coordination group. |
Financing | Raised by individuals and organizations (Community chest) that participate in CMS | Raised through individual contributions, collective support, and government funding |
Management of funds | Managed by the production team or community health care workers | Managed by the NCMS management committee and its agencies |