Health Insurance Scheme For The Elderly

Our Assessment 

The administration failed to establish a dedicated, standalone health insurance scheme for the elderly during its first term. Senior citizens were instead encouraged to utilize the pre-existing Oyo State Health Insurance Agency (OYSHIA) framework established in 2015. 

Why It Matters 

The elderly often face a "double burden" of chronic health conditions and reduced income after retirement, making them highly vulnerable to medical poverty. In a state with rising living costs, the absence of a dedicated health insurance shield for the aged forces many to rely on irregular family support or the liquidation of meager assets to manage life-threatening ailments. A structured, government-funded scheme would have institutionalized care for senior citizens, ensuring that those who served the state in their youth are not abandoned to the "out-of-pocket" healthcare trap in their twilight years.