The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) has effectively allocated GH¢270 million to healthcare providers across the country to address claims that were submitted and verified up to October 2024, as well as a portion of November 2024.
In a statement dated January 3, Dr. Da-Costa Aboagye, Chief Executive of NHIA, indicated that these payments fall within the established three-month reimbursement timeframe and that there are no pending vetted claims awaiting payment.
“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 NHIS.”
Dr. Da-Costa Aboagye emphasized the importance for NHIA healthcare facilities to submit their claims in a timely manner, noting that claims should not extend beyond a period of 90 days.
In addition to this current payment, the NHIA has also made significant disbursements in recent months. On December 1, 2024, the NHIA released GH¢200 million for claims covering September and part of October 2024, following an earlier disbursement of over GH¢335 million on October 9, 2024, for claims related to August 2024.
In September 2024, the NHIA began disbursing GH¢402 million to health facilities to cover claims for June and July 2024. These payments demonstrate the Authority’s dedication to fulfilling its financial obligations to healthcare providers and strengthening the healthcare sector for the benefit of all Ghanaians.
