NHIA Disburses Over $300M to Health Facilities

The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) has disbursed over GH¢300 million (approximately $300 million) in claims payments to healthcare facilities across Ghana. This significant financial release aims to ensure the smooth operation of healthcare services and sustain the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS).

In a statement signed by NHIA CEO Dr. Dacosta Aboagye, the payment covers vetted claims for higher-tier facilities up to January 2024 and adheres to the acceptable three-month debt period for lower-tier facilities. This timely disbursement is part of the NHIA’s ongoing efforts to enhance the quality of care provided to NHIS members and support the operational needs of healthcare providers.

“The disbursement aims to ensure the smooth operation of healthcare services and sustain the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS),” stated Dr. Aboagye. The NHIA highlighted that these timely payments are crucial for maintaining high standards of healthcare delivery and meeting the needs of patients nationwide.

The NHIA also expressed gratitude for the cooperation and patience of healthcare providers during the claims processing period. The authority reassured these providers of its commitment to continuously improving the efficiency and timeliness of claims processing and payments.

“We appreciate the cooperation and patience of healthcare providers and assure them of our continuous efforts to improve the efficiency and timeliness of claims processing and payments,” the statement read.

Read the statement below;