Dr.
Cassiel Ato Forson, the Finance Minister, says that less than 60 percent of the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) budget is currently allocated to claim payments.
He emphasized the significant financing shortfalls the NHIS faces, exacerbated by the capping law, which has limited the full allocation of the National Health Insurance Levy (NHIL).
Making the disclosure at the National Economic Dialogue in Accra on Tuesday, he said: "The diversion of resources towards non-core activities has severely hindered the efficiency of the NHIS pool." "Today, less than 60 percent of the NHIS budget is directed towards claim payments, which is a critical area for the scheme's sustainability." The Finance Minister pointed out that the misuse of resources within the scheme is a growing concern.
