Source:IsaacAmoah/tntnewspapergh.com
The National Health Insurance Authority(NHIA) on Friday,22nd March,2024,paid an amount of One Hundred and Eighty Million Ghana cedis(GHS180 Million Ghana Cedis) to various categories of healthcare providers across the country predominantly for claims submitted and vetted up to December,2023.
Mandate
This is in fulfillment of its mandate as a payer of healthcare services in Ghana for disease conditions as prescribed in the NHIS Benefit package.
The NHIS Benefit package covers over 95% of disease conditions that NHIS Medicines list to take care of all the diseases covered under the Scheme. Management of the scheme assures the public of its commitment to ensuring that quality healthcare is delivered to all its members. With this payment,the NHIS is on track and not in arrears as it stays within the accepted 90-day window for the payment of vetted claims.The above was contained in the press release dated 26th March,2024 and signed by Dr.Da-Costa Aboagye,Ag.Chief Executive Officer(CEO) of NHIA
Responsiveness
The NHIS is one of the major social intervention policies established by an Act of Parliament 650(Act 650,2003) as amended in 2012 with Act 852 to provide access to healthcare, healthcare providers are granted credentials by the NHIA to provide services to NHIS members and are obliged by an agreement to comply with the NHIS Medicines list Service Tariff.Failure of which could attract sanctions.
As a result of recent economic conditions, the NHIA in collaboration with the Ghana Health Service, Christian Health Association of Ghana, and other stakeholders is comprehensively reviewing the NHIS Medicines Tariffs for appropriate adjustments to be considered.
As another measure to eradicate illegal fees and extortions demanded from vulnerable NHIS members at some healthcare facilities ,the NHIA and key stakeholders have resolved to increase public education about the Scheme and its Benefit package ,promote the entitlement of NHIS Members,and conduct more community engagements to deepen understanding,buy-in,and ownership of the NHIS.
General Advice
We entreat all NHIS members to report any incidents of illegal charges or extortions to your local NHIS District Office,the Call Centre on 6447(MTN&Vodafone),or via our Official social media handles(nhis Ghana) for redress.Download the MYHIS App on Google Pay or App Store to register yourself and others with the use of a Ghana Card, alternatively,you can renew your membership by dialing *929# and following the prompts.NHIS Your Access to Healthcare!Signed:Dr.Da-Costa Aboagye,Ag.Chief Executive,NHIA
The full text of the statement is attached below:
Dr.Da-Costa Aboagye,CEO NHIA
