NHIA pays GH¢382.85m to healthcare providers
Claims payments by the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) have reached GH¢2.115 billion this year after the Authority paid GH¢382.85 million to healthcare providers in September.
The latest payment covers healthcare services provided to members of the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) by credentialed facilities across Ghana.
The NHIA said the disbursement reaffirms its commitment to the “timely reimbursement of facilities under the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS).”
The September payment was distributed among public, private and mission healthcare facilities.
Public healthcare facilities received GH¢197.32 million, representing 51.54 per cent of the total amount paid.
Private facilities received GH¢128.95 million, accounting for 33.68 per cent.
Mission healthcare facilities received GH¢56.58 million, representing 14.78 per cent of the September payment.
NHIA Chief Executive Officer Dr. Victor Asare Bampoe said the Authority remains committed to paying healthcare providers promptly.
He said “timely reimbursement remains crucial to maintaining healthcare providers’ and NHIS members’ confidence while supporting seamless service delivery across the country.”
Dr. Bampoe said ensuring access to healthcare remains a key priority for the NHIA.
He explained that “every NHIS member can access healthcare services without facing financial barriers at the point of care.”
The NHIA also wants timely claims payments to reduce instances where healthcare facilities charge members for services already covered by the Scheme.
“Prompt claims payment remains central to the Authority’s operational reforms, and the objective is to prevent co-payment at the point of care,” Dr. Bampoe stated.
The Authority has also increased its service tariffs to support healthcare providers.
In August, the NHIA increased service tariffs by 50 per cent.
Dr. Bampoe said the adjustment was introduced “to cushion service providers” and strengthen efforts to remove financial barriers to healthcare.
He said the increase was also intended to strengthen “the Authority’s efforts to eliminate financial obstacles to healthcare access for all NHIS members.”
The NHIA said prompt reimbursement is essential to maintaining quality healthcare delivery across the country.
The Authority expects timely payments to help healthcare facilities continue providing services to NHIS members without disruption.
The latest figures bring the NHIA’s total claims payments for the year to GH¢2.115 billion.
The September disbursement adds to the Authority’s ongoing efforts to support healthcare providers and improve access to services under the NHIS.
The NHIA said it will continue to prioritise prompt claims payments as part of efforts to improve healthcare access, support healthcare facilities and maintain confidence in the National Health Insurance Scheme.
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