Objective:To explore the perception of medical assistance policies and the policy protection status among recipi-ents in Guizhou Province,so as to provide insights for improving medical assistance policies.Methods:From December 2022 to February 2023,semi-structured telephone interviews were conducted with medical assistance recipients of varying backgrounds.The transcribed texts were analyzed using content analysis with MAXQDA 22 software.Results:Among the 15 interviewees,10(66.7%)faced dual pressures of significant disease burden and poor economic conditions.The perception of medical assistance pol-icies was generally low for those interviewees.Nine respondents(60.0%)reported that out-of-pocket expenses after insurance re-imbursement were still high,exceeding their family's financial capacity.Despite this,11 respondents(73.3%)gave a positive o-verall evaluation of the medical assistance and basic medical insurance system,though they indicated there was room for enhance-ment.Conclusion:Medical assistance recipients in Guizhou Province have strong needs for more flexible assistance options,better policy awareness through expanded promotion,and enhanced supervision and management.It is recommended that medical assis-tance focus on long-term family or personal improvement,offer flexible employment opportunities for recipients with work capacity,and strengthening policy promotion through schools and communities.Additionally,medical institutions should be encouraged and supervised to use more cost-effective drugs and treatments,while promoting voluntary contributions from recipients.
Medical AssistancePolicy PerceptionPolicy ProtectionGuizhou
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