Increasingly expensive health plans are no longer used by a large percentage of Brazilians – Noticias R7

One area that is not immune to the trend of rising prices is health plan contracting. Amid attempts to cut expenses, many are choosing to cancel or suspend this type of service. This is because other basic expenses require financial priority from Brazilians, in light of the economic crisis that Brazil is currently suffering from. According to recent data from the National Agency for Supplementary Health (ANS), in February last year, more than 8.8 million Brazilians were covered by individual or family health plans. But in the same period this year, there was a decline in this number, with about 98,946 Brazilians no longer relying on this type of assistance. According to recent data from the National Agency of Supplementary Health (ANS), in February 2023, more than 8.8 million Brazilians relied on individual or family health plans, but in the same period of 2024, the number decreased and 98,946 Brazilians no longer had access to health care. insurance. Different situations In the state of Bahia, a different scenario presents itself. In February 2023, approximately 1,662,891 Bahaian residents had health insurance, while this year the total has risen to 1,687,675. Despite this local increase, high costs remain a major incentive to cancel these services. Moreover, people of all ages seek the security provided by health plans, especially with the difficulties faced by the public health system. Queues and delays in the common system cause Brazilians to migrate to the private sector. However, with rising costs, young people are rethinking this option. Other Factors for Cancellation Dissatisfaction factors go beyond high costs. Unemployment or changes in health needs or financial situations prompt citizens to cancel their health plans. Despite alleviating expenses, canceling a health plan has negative consequences. Finding new medical plans can be difficult, and combined with lower quality of care, these are some of the concerns for those who choose to cancel their plans. In addition to consumers, companies that provide services are also affected by the cancellation of health plans. In response to this trend, the Brazilian Association of Health Plans (Abramge) emphasizes the importance of continuous evaluation of the quality of services provided, in accordance with ANS regulations. This article Increasingly expensive, health plans are no longer used by a large proportion of Brazilians, was first published in Coluna Financeira – Information about the economy.