NHIA Pays ₵135.6million to Providers
The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) has settled the outstanding claims of February 2024 for the higher tier healthcare providers.
The payment of a total of GHC135.6 million also covers March 2024 for the majority of clients at the lower tier facilities, it announced in a statement over the weekend.
“The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) is pleased to announce the release of an additional GHC135.6 million to healthcare providers across the country.”
According to the Authority, the payment forms part of its commitment to ensure the sustainability and efficiency of healthcare delivery under the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS).
Additionally, it noted that 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-month reimbursable agreed period with facilities.
“This additional funding of GHC135.6 million 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.”
