The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) says it has disbursed over GH₵300 million as claims payment to healthcare facilities nationwide.
This amount is said to cover “the claims vetted for higher tier facilities up to January 2024.”
“For lower tier facilities, the payments are within the acceptable three-month debt period.”
In a press release dated June 11, the Authority indicated that the release demonstrates NHIA’s commitment to maintaining the smooth operation of healthcare services and ensuring the sustainability of the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS).
Chief Executive Officer, Dr Aboagye Da-Costa explained that the disbursement aims to enhance the quality of care provided to all NHIS members and support the operational needs of healthcare providers.
The NHIA acknowledged the cooperation and patience of all healthcare providers and assured them of continuous efforts to improve the efficiency and timeliness of claims processing and payments.
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