The much-awaited free treatment for dialysis patients as promised by the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) has taken off in NHIA-credentialled facilities across the country, the Chief Executive of the authority, Dr DaCosta Aboagye has disclosed.
Similarly, the authority has also released GH¢200 million for the payment of claims to health facilities nationwide.
The amount, according to him, covers claims submitted and vetted for the months of September and October 2024.
A statement issued in Accra and signed by Dr Aboagye over the weekend copied The Ghanaian Times said the NHIA's prompt payments regime, introduced earlier this year, has been instrumental in maintaining a debt-free status for 2024, ensuring timely reimbursement to healthcare providers across the country. "This latest payment brings the total amount released by the NHIA over the last two months to GH¢1 billion, underscoring the Authority's ongoing commitment to supporting healthcare providers and ensuring the sustainability of the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS).
