Online health care mutual aid programs have attracted more than 150 million participants in China in less than two years, but lack of clear regulation of the 5.4 billion yuan ($760 million) medical insurance-like industry may expose participants to operational, financial and legal risks, industry experts say.
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China's new mutual aid platforms fill hole in health care coverage
But lack of clear rules highlights risks in emerging $760m insurance-like market
Alipay’s Xiang Hu Bao provides members as much as $42,000 to cover medical bills for critical illness including COVID-19 for as little as $4 a year. (Photo by Caixin)
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