Efforts must still be made to reach the indigent and to reduce geographic barriers for all women.Ĭitation: Ridde V, Kouanda S, Bado A, Bado N, Haddad S (2012) Reducing the Medical Cost of Deliveries in Burkina Faso Is Good for Everyone, Including the Poor. Yet despite the subsidy, women still carry a significant cost burden half of them pay more than they should, and few indigents are fully exempted. All categories of the population benefited from this policy, including the poorest. The subsidy policy was more effective in Burkina Faso than in other African countries. Only 10% of those in the poorest quintile were exempted. The greatest reduction in risk of excessive expenses was seen in women in the bottom quintile living less than 5 km from the health centres. The distribution of benefits for medical expenses showed a progressive evolution. There was no exacerbation of the initial inequalities of the share in consumption after the policy. Total expenses for delivery went from a median of 7,366 F CFA in 2006 to 4,750 F CFA in 2010 (p = 0.001). There was pronounced contraction in the distribution of expenses and a reduction in interquartile range. Medical expenses for delivery decreased from a median of 4,060 F CFA in 2006 to 900 F CFA in 2010 (p<0.001). The analysis was based on two distinct cross-sectional household surveys, conducted before (2006 n = 1170) and after (2010 n = 905) the policy, of all women who had had a vaginal delivery in a public health centre. The study was carried out in Ouargaye district.

We analyze the efficacy of the policy and the distribution of its benefits. The objective of the policy is to increase service utilization and reduce costs for households. Women are required to pay 20% (900 F CFA = 1.4 Euros), except for the indigent, who are supposed to be exempted. We strongly suggest that individuals/family members independently verify all claims made by businesses/individuals/services on the resource guide.Since 2007, Burkina Faso has subsidized 80% of the costs of child birth. This guide is meant for informational purposes only for individuals/families of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD). Being listed on the resource guide does not mean that the organization/person/service is affiliated with The Arc of Larimer County. Please note The Arc of Larimer County does not endorse/guarantee any service listed in the resource guide. TOSA – Teacher on Special Assignment Disclaimer: SIS – Supports Intensity Scale (State-wide assessment to determine individual’s level of need) Section 8 – A HUD sponsored rent subsidy program available to qualified low income renters OSEP – Office of Special Education Programs – Mistreatment, Abuse, Neglect, Exploitation LCDHS – Larimer County Department of Human Services ISSP – Individual Service and Support Plan IRSS – Individual Residential Services and Supports (Medicaid waiver service) IDEA – Individuals with Disabilities Education Act

ID – Intellectual Disability/ Intellectually Disabled ICF/IID – Intermediate Care Facilities for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities HUD811 – Federal Grant available from HUD specifically for persons with disabilities HUD – US Department of Housing and Urban Development HIPAA – Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act HCPF – The Department of Health Care Policy and Financing HCBS-DD – Developmental Disabilities Waiver HCBS – Home & Community Based Services/Children’s Waiver GRSS – Group Residential Services and Supports (Medicaid waiver service) APSE – Association of People Supporting EmploymentFirstĬCP – Center for Community Partnerships (CSU’s supported employment program)ĬDASS – Colorado Consumer Directed Attendant Support ServicesĬDHS – Colorado Department of Human ServicesĬDPHE – Colorado Department of Public Health & EnvironmentĬES – Children’s Extensive Support Medicaid WaiverĬHFA – Colorado Housing and Finance AuthorityĬHRP – Children’s Habilitation Residential ProgramĬMMS – Centers for Medicare & Medicaid ServicesĬSDP – Community Skills Development ProgramĬTAT – Center for Technical Assistance and TrainingĭD – Developmental Disability/Developmentally DisabledĭVR – Department of Vocational Rehabilitation

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