Health Expenditure Difference according to Individual Copayment in National Health Insurance System

Background: South Korea adopt a mandatory national health care system covering all citizens and consisting of the National Health Insurance System (NHIS) Medical Aid Program (MAP), which cover individuals non-low low Socioeconomic Status (SES), respectively. Objective: We investigated compared medical expenses per claim in for SES individuals, to predict expenditure provide fundamental data regarding with limited finances. Methods: The inpatient on NHIS MAP beneficiaries were derived from Statistical Annual Report 2011 2015. by gender age, ratio under that was calculated. Results: 2015 consistently larger than 1 increased at an inconsistent rate each consecutive age group until 30-39 years, decreased thereafter (Males: 1.09-3.47, Females: 1.07-1.95). Conclusion: results this study indicated higher expenditures longer durations may become obstacles developing sustainable system. government should induce social activities working-age low-SES people reduce burden help them lead healthy life.