The NHIA has released an additional GHC135.6 million to healthcare providers nationwide, following an earlier disbursement of GHC300 million to mixed-tier health facilities.
This funding is designated for settling outstanding claims, covering February 2024 for higher-tier healthcare providers and March 2024 for clients at lower-tier facilities.
Dr. Da-Costa Aboagye, Acting Chief Executive of the NHIA, emphasized the government’s commitment to sustainability in healthcare delivery through the NHIS.
“The NHIA is pleased to announce the release of GHC135.6 million to healthcare providers. This is part of our ongoing commitment to ensure efficient healthcare delivery under the NHIS,” Dr. Aboagye stated in a release dated July 14.
He further explained that the disbursement aims to bridge payment gaps between higher-tier and lower-tier facilities, aligning with the Authority’s policy to settle claims within the agreed three-month reimbursable period.
This initiative underscores the NHIA’s efforts to enhance healthcare accessibility and uphold financial commitments within Ghana’s healthcare system.
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.
