The effect of the availability of paying places on the regularity of paying the National Health Insurance (NHI) contributions of independent NHI participants post the policy of increasing contributions in Muna district, southeast Sulawesi province

Currently, Social Security Administrator (SSA) Health is still facing big problems in the form of non-compliance and regularity in paying public health insurance contributions. The low compliance with paying NHI contributions will have an impact on the availability of funds in health services. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of the availability of a place to pay with the regularity of paying dues for independent NHI participants after the increase in fees in Muna Regency, Southeast Sulawesi. This type of research is quantitative research using a cross sectional study design. This research was conducted in Muna Regency in 2021, with a total sample of 98 people. Sampling using side purposive technique. Data analysis was carried out univariate and bivariate. Presentation of data in the form of frequency distribution accompanied by explanations. The results showed that there was no effect of the availability of payment facilities on the regularity of paying dues for independent NHI participants after the contribution increase policy in Muna Regency, Southeast Sulawesi Province with a value of p = 0.095 (p>0.05). Conclusion; there is no effect of the availability of payment places on the regularity of paying the contributions of independent NHI participants. Recommendation; the need for SSA to increase cooperation with service providers for payment of contributions so that the community does not have difficulty paying NHI contributions.