Abstract
Ceylon Medical Journal (CMJ) is a peer-reviewed, open access journal published quarterly by the Sri Lanka Medical Association in the last week of March, June, September and December each year. The mission of the CMJ is to promote the science and art of medicine and betterment of public health. The Journal publishes original papers and commentaries which have relevance to medicine and allied sciences. The CMJ is committed to maintaining and conforming to the editorial and ethical standards recommended by the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors.
Highlights
Sri Lanka has invested in a free health care service and a free education system even before independence
In Sri Lanka, private health insurance is the most rapidly increasing source of health care financing which has increased from
All plans have a benefit for patients admitted to government hospitals in which services are provided free of charge
Summary
Sri Lanka has invested in a free health care service and a free education system even before independence. Voluntary private indemnity health insurance is provided through employers, mutual societies, cooperatives or directly by companies; these generally cover hospital and physician services, but the benefits are limited or non-existent for preventive services, primary care, or outpatient drugs. In Sri Lanka, private health insurance is the most rapidly increasing source of health care financing which has increased from
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