By: Isaac Amoah/tntnewspapergh.com

Dr. Da-Costa Aboagye, the acting Chief Executive of National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA), has announced the release of an amount of one hundred and seventy million, seven hundred and seventy-five thousand and thirty-five cedis, seven pesewas (GH¢170,775,035.07) to mixed tier healthcare providers across the country.

In a press statement dated 1st May 2024, Dr. Aboagye explained that this payment covers predominantly claims of January and February 2024 for lower tier facilities who form the majority of healthcare providers and up to the November 2023 for upper tier facilities and healthcare providers.

Dr.Da-Costa Aboagye

He said “this is fulfilment of the NHIA’s mandate and ensure the continued provision of quality healthcare services to all citizens. Management of the NHIA thanks all credentialed healthcare facilities for their dedication to the well-being of our communities and wishes all workers a Happy May Day”.

The full statement reads:

“PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT

The Government of Ghana through the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) has, yesterday 30th of April 2024, released an amount of one hundred and seventy million, seven hundred and seventy-five thousand and thirty-five cedis, seven pesewas (GH¢170, 775,035.07) to mixed tiers of healthcare providers across the country.

This payment covers predominantly claims of January and February 2024 for lower tier facilities who form the majority of healthcare providers and up to November 2023 for upper tier facilities and healthcare providers.

This is in fulfilment of the NHIA’s mandate and ensures the continued provision of quality healthcare services to all citizens.

Management of the NHIA thanks all credentialed healthcare facilities for their dedication to the well-being of our communities and wishes all workers a Happy May Day.

Payments to healthcare facilities can be verified via nhis.gov.gh/payments

Signed: Dr. Da-Costa Aboagye
Ag. Chief Executive, NHIA

Date: 1st May 2024