Annotation: This article researches the history of development and reforming of the health care system in Ukraine during the period of Ukrainian Soviet Socialist Republic, as well as an establishment of the health care system in an Independent Ukraine. The research is based on analysis of legislation and scientific research in the field of people’s health protection. «Simashko’s system» of health care financing was examined for advantages and disadvantages. The article also includes the analysis of changes that happened due to the transformation of the financial system of the health care field and legal regulation of a new financing model, that got a name «Beveridge’s system». As a result of this research a conclusion on achievements in reforming of a health care system of Ukraine was made, as well as a number of disadvantages were stated.