Ss17-03 Research on the Impact of the ‘Basic Medical Treatment and Assistance for Migrant Workers With Pneumoconiosis in Hunan Province’ Program

Introduction/Background In early 2017, Hunan Province initiated the "Basic Medical Treatment and Assistance for Migrant Workers with Pneumoconiosis in Hunan Province" program. Its aim was to benefit the people by increasing the proportion of basic medical reimbursement and implementing special financial funds. This program helped to alleviate the burden on migrant workers suffering from pneumoconiosis. Objective To assess the impact of the "Basic Medical Treatment and Assistance for Migrant Workers with Pneumoconiosis in Hunan Province" project on the local population. Materials and Methods Utilizing the data sourced from the pneumoconiosis rescue module of the Hunan Occupational Disease Prevention and Control Information System, an analysis was conducted on the province-wide implementation of the Benefiting People Project spanning from 2017 to 2022. Results Between 2017 and 2022, specific institutions in our province provided treatment and aid to 115,200 migrant workers suffering from pneumoconiosis. The cost of hospitalization for these workers has decreased significantly, from 6566 yuan to 382 yuan, and the self-payment ratio has also decreased from 70% to 4.88%. Conclusions The program designed to enhance the well-being of individuals has effectively mitigated the healthcare costs for migrant workers afflicted with pneumoconiosis, while simultaneously fostering a sentiment of stability within the community.