The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) has successfully disbursed GH¢270 million to healthcare providers across the country to cover claims submitted and vetted up to October 2024 and part of November 2024.
The NHIA remains within the agreed-upon three-month reimbursement period and currently has no outstanding vetted claims to pay, says a statement issued in Accra Friday and signed by the Chief Executive of the Authority , Dr Da-Costa Aboagye . "This latest payment brings the total amount released by the NHIA over the past four months to over GH¢1.2 billion, reinforcing the Authority's ongoing commitment to supporting healthcare providers and ensuring the sustainability of the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS), The prompt payment regime, which was introduced earlier in 2024, continues to play a key role in maintaining a debt-free status, guaranteeing timely reimbursement to healthcare providers nationwide," it said.
In line with the ongoing effort, the NHIA reminded healthcare facilities to submit their claims promptly, as claims should not cover a period exceeding 90 days.
According the statement , the NHIA's commitment to timely payments was a vital part of its strategy to strengthen the healthcare system, build strong partnerships with healthcare providers, and deliver quality healthcare services to all subscribers of the NHIS.
