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Why people should be allowed to choose their own insurance

Hezron Mwangi by Hezron Mwangi
February 6, 2025
in Insurance
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The ongoing crisis affecting teachers and police officers in Kenya highlights a critical flaw in centralized insurance schemes. Thousands of public servants are being denied medical care because their insurer failed to settle hospital claims. This situation underscores why allowing individuals to choose their own insurance is the best approach.

When people can select their own insurance, they have the power to choose providers that best meet their needs. Competition among insurers encourages better services, transparent policies, and timely claim settlements. In contrast, a monopoly or government-mandated insurer often lacks the same urgency to serve clients efficiently. As seen in Kenya’s case, delays in releasing funds have left over 450,000 teachers and police officers without medical care, a crisis that could have been avoided with more insurance options.

Another key advantage of personal choice in insurance is accountability. When individuals pay for their own policies, they can hold their insurers responsible for service failures. If an insurer performs poorly, customers can switch to a more reliable provider. But in centralized systems, bureaucratic inefficiencies make it difficult to demand accountability. The current insurance provider for Kenyan public servants, despite having a contract worth billions, has not settled its obligations, yet affected employees have no alternative but to endure the consequences.

Allowing people to choose their own insurance also promotes efficiency in healthcare financing. Private hospitals are refusing to treat insured public servants because payments have not been made for months. This disrupts not only emergency care but also routine treatments, worsening public health outcomes. If individuals had the freedom to pick their insurers, hospitals would be dealing with multiple reliable payers rather than depending on one failing system.

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Furthermore, personal insurance choice ensures flexibility. People have different health needs, financial situations, and risk levels. A one-size-fits-all approach rarely works because it forces everyone into a system that may not align with their needs. Some may prefer a more comprehensive cover with higher premiums, while others might opt for a basic plan. Giving individuals the freedom to choose ensures they get what works best for them.

The insurance crisis in Kenya is a wake-up call. When people rely on a single insurer, they risk being left without care when that system fails. Giving individuals the right to choose their own insurance creates competition, improves service quality, enhances accountability, and ultimately ensures better healthcare access.

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