The effect of motivation on the regularity of paying contributions for independent National Health Insurance (NHI) participants post policy of increasing contributions in Muna District, Southeast Sulawesi Province
World Journal of Biology Pharmacy and Health Sciences, 9 (2):
033-039 (February 2022)DOI: 10.30574/wjbphs.2022.9.2.0041
Abstract
Weak public participation in the payment of NHI contributions has been identified as a major obstacle to the successful implementation of long-term NHI. Increasing voluntary health insurance coverage for low-income communities is a challenge for the government. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of motivation on the regularity of paying dues for independent NHI participants after the increase in contributions in Muna Regency, Southeast Sulawesi. The type of research used is quantitative research using a cross sectional study design. The size of the sample in this study were 98 respondents. Methods Data collection is done by interview and observation in the field. Implementation of Univariate and Bivariate data analysis. The method of presenting data in the form of a frequency distribution is accompanied by a narration. The results showed that there was an influence of motivation on the regularity of paying dues for independent NHI participants after the contribution increase policy in Muna Regency, Southeast Sulawesi Province, with a value of p = 0.046 (p <0.05). Conclusion; there is a motivational effect on the regularity of paying dues for independent NHI participants after the policy of increasing the contribution. Suggestion; It is necessary to develop an educational strategy to increase participants' understanding and motivation so that they are aware of paying the dues of independent NHI participants on a regular basis.