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04 Sep

NHIA Releases GH¢400 Million To Address Outstanding Healthcare Claims

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The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) has taken a significant step in addressing outstanding claims by releasing GH¢400 million to healthcare providers nationwide. This latest disbursement, covering claims for April and May 2024, highlights the NHIA’s ongoing commitment to improving the sustainability and efficiency of healthcare delivery under the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS). The NHIA’s dedication to financial support has been evident throughout the year, with a series of disbursements aimed at settling outstanding claims and maintaining strong partnerships with healthcare providers. This continued financial backing from the NHIA not only enhances the quality of care provided to NHIS…

03 Jun

NHIS Announces Free Dialysis For Kidney Patients

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The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) has announced six months free dialysis sessions for kidney patients below 18 and those above 60 years. The move according to the Authority forms part of its 20th anniversary celebration, starting from June to December 2024. This initiative follows the approval of GH₵2 million by Parliament to assist patients requiring dialysis in various parts of the country. A statement signed by the Chief Executive Officer, of NHIA, Dr Da-Costa Aboagye explained the cost of dialysis for patients upon verification is projected to be GH¢329,952 per month and by the end of December 2024, the…

03 Jun

NHIS Announces Free Dialysis For Kidney Patients

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The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) has announced six months free dialysis sessions for kidney patients below 18 and those above 60 years. The move according to the Authority forms part of its 20th anniversary celebration, starting from June to December 2024. This initiative follows the approval of GH₵2 million by Parliament to assist patients requiring dialysis in various parts of the country. A statement signed by the Chief Executive Officer, of NHIA, Dr Da-Costa Aboagye explained the cost of dialysis for patients upon verification is projected to be GH¢329,952 per month and by the end of December 2024, the…

20 Nov

NHIA Takes Bold Steps To Reduce Kidney Dialysis Cost

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The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) has initiated processes to absorb the cost of dialysis for kidney patients on the Health Insurance Scheme. The Authority, through its regional offices, is currently collecting data from all teaching hospitals where dialysis is done, for feasibility assessment for further action. Mr Fred Appiah, the Central Regional Director of NHIA, who disclosed this to the Ghana News Agency in an interview on Friday, said the move was in response to concerns and appeals from kidney patients in the country. He said this on the sidelines of a blood donation exercise to help stock the National Blood…

08 Nov

NHIA Grabs 5 Hospitals For Charging Illegal Fees

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The Tamale Metropolitan Office of the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) has caught five hospitals in the area for charging unsuspecting clients illegal fees also known as co-payment. The facilities are Tamale Central hospital, Tamale West hospital, SDA hospital, One Heart hospital and KABSAD Medical Center. The issue of illegal fees slapped on NHIS beneficiaries seeking medical care has persisted for years now despite efforts by the scheme managers to stop the menace. This has left many Ghanaians using the NHIS cards to access healthcare services with little or no confidence in the social intervention programme. However, this time round,…