Expenditure on sickness and health care function by type of benefit and means-testing

Expenditure on sickness and health care function encompasses social benefits classified under the sickness and health care function of social protection. Expenditure is disaggregated by means testing and by detailed social benefit type, distinguishing periodic and lump sum cash benefits and benefits in kind, including in‑patient and out‑patient care, direct provision and reimbursement. The population encompasses all social protection schemes including central, state or local government and other non‑government controlled schemes, with basic and supplementary components. Expenditure is available in different units of measure, using harmonized definitions to ensure cross‑country comparability.