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Strengthening Universal Health Insurance in Costa Rica

Abstract*

The development objectives of the Program-for-Results (PforR) : Strengthening Universal Health Insurance in Costa Rica Project for Costa Rica are to contribute to: (i) improving the timeliness and quality of health services; and (ii) enhancing the institutional efficiency of the Costa Rican social security administration (CCSS). The program will support all critical areas of strategic agenda for strengthening the health insurance (SASHI). It will...

* The project abstract is drawn from the PAD, SAR or PGD and may not accurately reflect the project's current nature

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Development Objective

The objectives of the Program are to contribute to: (i) improving the timeliness and quality of health services; and (ii) enhancing the institutional efficiency of the CCSS.

Key Details

Project Details

  • P148435

  • Closed

  • Laura Di Giorgio

  • Republic of Costa Rica

  • Costa Rica

  • January 7, 2016

  • (as of board presentation)

    March 15, 2016

  • November 17, 2016

  • US$ 420.00 million

  • Caja Costarricense del Seguro Social

  • Latin America and Caribbean

  • 2016

  • US$ 420.00 million

  • N/A

  • N/A

  • January 31, 2024

  • TBD

  • BANK APPROVED

  • May 9, 2024

  • Notes

Finances

Financing Plan (US$ Millions)

No data available.
Financier Commitments
International Bank for Reconstruction and Development 420.00

Total Project Financing (US$ Millions)

Product Line IBRD/IDA
IBRD Commitment 420.00
IDA Commitment N/A
IBRD + IDA Commitment 420.00
Lending Instrument
Grant Amount N/A
Total Project Cost** 420.00

Summary Status of World Bank Financing (US$ Millions) as of March 31, 2025

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Financier Approval Date Closing Date Principal Disbursed Repayments Interest, Charges & Fees

Detailed Financial Activity as of March 31, 2025

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Period Financier Transaction Type Amount (US$)
Aug 15, 2019 IBRD-85930 Int Charges 35,733.43
Aug 15, 2019 IBRD-85930 Int Charges 567,466.56
Aug 15, 2019 IBRD-85930 Int Charges 235,582.19
Aug 15, 2019 IBRD-85930 Int Charges 4,966,187.50
Feb 15, 2020 IBRD-85930 Int Charges 170,023.31
Feb 15, 2024 IBRD-85930 Loan Repay 7,665,000.00
Aug 15, 2023 IBRD-85930 Int Charges 13,868,321.00
Aug 15, 2023 IBRD-85930 Loan Repay 7,665,000.00
Aug 15, 2024 IBRD-85930 Int Charges 73,169.45
Aug 15, 2024 IBRD-85930 Loan Repay 7,665,000.00
Aug 15, 2024 IBRD-85930 Int Charges 14,668,835.00
Feb 15, 2020 IBRD-85930 Int Charges 6,164.38
Feb 15, 2020 IBRD-85930 Int Charges 103,585.62
May 11, 2020 IBRD-85930 Loan Disb 20,000,000.00
May 12, 2020 IBRD-85930 Loan Disb 30,000,000.00
Jun 16, 2020 IBRD-85930 Loan Disb 55,000,000.00
Aug 15, 2020 IBRD-85930 Int Charges 112,704.92
Aug 15, 2020 IBRD-85930 Int Charges 5,286,400.00
Feb 15, 2021 IBRD-85930 Int Charges 22,540.99
Feb 15, 2021 IBRD-85930 Int Charges 285,459.00
Feb 15, 2021 IBRD-85930 Int Charges 37,730.18
Feb 15, 2021 IBRD-85930 Int Charges 3,966,733.20
Aug 15, 2021 IBRD-85930 Int Charges 37,191.76
Aug 15, 2021 IBRD-85930 Int Charges 3,647,150.00
Feb 15, 2022 IBRD-85930 Int Charges 37,808.20
Feb 15, 2022 IBRD-85930 Int Charges 3,607,933.20
Aug 15, 2022 IBRD-85930 Int Charges 37,191.76
Aug 15, 2022 IBRD-85930 Int Charges 4,882,475.00
Aug 15, 2022 IBRD-85930 Loan Repay 7,098,000.00
Nov 22, 2016 IBRD-85930 Fee Charges 1,050,000.00
Dec 22, 2016 IBRD-85930 Loan Disb 105,000,000.00
Feb 15, 2017 IBRD-85930 Int Charges 649,343.10
Aug 15, 2017 IBRD-85930 Int Charges 417,652.38
Aug 15, 2017 IBRD-85930 Int Charges 390,513.70
Aug 15, 2017 IBRD-85930 Int Charges 1,578,470.90
Aug 15, 2017 IBRD-85930 Int Charges 39,535.14
Feb 15, 2018 IBRD-85930 Int Charges 396,986.30
Feb 15, 2018 IBRD-85930 Int Charges 1,669,033.40
Aug 15, 2018 IBRD-85930 Int Charges 390,513.70
Aug 15, 2018 IBRD-85930 Int Charges 1,958,570.90
Nov 26, 2018 IBRD-85930 Loan Disb 30,000,000.00
Feb 15, 2019 IBRD-85930 Int Charges 344,589.03
Feb 15, 2019 IBRD-85930 Int Charges 2,513,333.20
Dec 19, 2018 IBRD-85930 Loan Disb 90,000,000.00
Jul 31, 2019 IBRD-85930 Loan Disb 60,000,000.00
Feb 15, 2024 IBRD-85930 Int Charges 15,121,728.00
Feb 15, 2020 IBRD-85930 Int Charges 5,360,533.50
Mar 15, 2016 IBRD-85930 Loan Commitment 420,000,000.00
Feb 16, 2023 IBRD-85930 Loan Disb 30,000,000.00
Feb 15, 2023 IBRD-85930 Int Charges 37,808.20
Feb 15, 2023 IBRD-85930 Int Charges 10,059,261.00
Feb 15, 2023 IBRD-85930 Loan Repay 7,098,000.00
Aug 15, 2023 IBRD-85930 Int Charges 205.48

Footnotes

Ratings

IMPLEMENTATION RATINGS

Name Review Date
Progress towards achievement of PDO Satisfactory 2023-12-21
Monitoring and Evaluation Satisfactory 2023-12-21
Overall Implementation Progress (IP) Satisfactory 2023-12-21

COMPLETION RATINGS

No data available.

INDEPENDENT EVALUATION RATINGS

INDICATORICR REVIEW: 03-12-2025PROJECT PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT REPORT:
Outcome RatingHighly Satisfactory N/a
Risk To Development OutcomeN/a
Bank PerformanceHighly SatisfactoryN/a
Borrower PerformanceN/a
Government PerformanceN/a
Implementing AgencyN/a
Icr QualityHighN/a
M&e QualitySubstantialN/a

Results Framework

PROJECT DEVELOPMENT OBJECTIVE INDICATORS

INDICATORBASELINECURRENTTARGET
  • Percentage of major surgeries from priority list conducted in outpatient settings according to CCSS institutional guidelinesValue18.0040.0046.00
    DateFebruary 29, 2016March 16, 2021August 2, 2018
    Comment
  • Percentage of total number of primary health care units (Areas de Salud) with the Unique Digital Health Record e-health package (EDUS)Value50.0090.100.00
    DateFebruary 29, 2016December 31, 2021
    Comment
  • Cumulative percentage of target population personally invited to undergo colon cancer screening in five priority counties.Value0.0040.100.00
    DateFebruary 29, 2016July 21, 2022
    Comment
  • Development and execution of a comprehensive medium-and long-term plan to ensure the financial sustainability of the CCSSValueBudget does not use prospective tools.Target achieved in January 2024.Annual budget execution using prospective tools
    DateFebruary 29, 2016January 31, 2024January 31, 2024
    Comment

INTERMEDIATE RESULTS INDICATORS

INDICATORBASELINECURRENTTARGET
  • Cumulative percentage reduction in average waiting days for selected procedures (tracers): hip and knee replacement.Value1032 days671 (35% lower)
    DateFebruary 29, 2016March 16, 2022
    Comment
  • Percentage of households covered by the Family Socio-Economic & Health Risks Information File.Value70.00100.000.00
    DateFebruary 29, 2016March 16, 2022
    Comment
  • Financial statements produced using new international public accounting standards, streamlined and digital automated processes.Value-In progressAnnual Financial Statement using outputs from new
    DateFebruary 29, 2016November 18, 2022January 31, 2024
    Comment
  • Percentage of individuals diagnosed with hypertension that are under optimal clinical control.Value62.0065.700.00
    DateDecember 31, 2013June 15, 2020
    Comment
  • Percentage of households with Family Socio-Economic & Health Risks Information File digital geo-referencing data available online.Value0.0066.900.00
    DateFebruary 29, 2016April 17, 2023
    Comment
  • Shadow budget constructed based on gender and age risk adjusted capitations.Value-Achieved
    DateFebruary 29, 2016December 8, 2023
    Comment
  • Use of institutional strategic intelligence system data to publish and disseminate two annual reports measuring progress of SASHIValue-System designed, approved by Board of Directors anTwo annual reports published and disseminated
    DateFebruary 29, 2016December 19, 2023January 31, 2024
    Comment
  • Institutional Review of core institutional management functions, and operational plan for progressive implementation of streamlining central level management.Value-Approved by the Board of Directors
    DateFebruary 29, 2016December 31, 2021
    Comment