The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) has announced the release of an additional GHC135.6 million to healthcare providers across the country.
This follows an earlier release of GHC300 million by the Authority to mixed-tier health facilities across the country.
The NHIA stated that the funding is aimed at settling outstanding claims for February 2024 for higher-tier healthcare providers and March 2024 for the majority of clients at lower-tier facilities.
In a statement dated July 14, Dr. Da-Costa Aboagye, the Acting Chief Executive of the NHIA, explained that the disbursement is part of the government’s ongoing commitment to ensuring the sustainability and efficiency of healthcare delivery under the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS).
“The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) is pleased to announce the release of an additional GHC135.6 million to healthcare providers across the country. This disbursement is part of our ongoing commitment to ensure the sustainability and efficiency of healthcare delivery under the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS).
“This funding is aimed at settling outstanding claims of February 2024 for the higher tier healthcare providers and March 2024 for the majority of our clients at the lower tier facilities.”
The GHS added that the disbursement of the fund is also aimed at closing the gap between the higher-tier and lower-tier facility payments.
“It is also aimed at closing the gap between the higher tier and lower tier facility payments so that the only outstandings of the Authority would be within the three months reimbursable agreed period with facilities,” the NHIA stated.
Read below the statement by the NHIA
NHIA Releases Additional GHC 135.6Million to Healthcare Providers
Nationwide
Accra, 14 July 2024 –
The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) is pleased to announce the release of an additional GHC135.6million to healthcare providers across the country. This disbursement is part of our ongoing commitment to ensure the sustainability and efficiency of healthcare delivery under the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS).
This funding is aimed at settling outstanding claims of February 2024 for the higher tier healthcare providers and March 2024 for majority of our clients at the lower tier facilities. It is also aimed at closing the gap between the higher tier and lower tier facility payments so that the only outstandings of the Authority would be within the three months reimbursable agreed period with facilities.
This additional funding of GHC135.6million was released in July, following an earlier release of GHC300million by the Authority to mix tier health facilities across the country.
The NHIA recognizes the critical role that healthcare providers play in the success of the NHIS and is dedicated to maintaining a robust partnership with facilities without comprising on illegal charges.
We thank all healthcare providers for their continued dedication and support in providing excellent healthcare services to our citizens. The NHIA will continue to engage with stakeholders to address any concerns and work towards a sustainable and efficient healthcare system.
……Signed…….
Dr. Da-Costa Aboagye
Ag. Chief Executive, NHIA.
Click to read the statement by the NHIA
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