The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) has released an additional GH¢135.6 million to healthcare providers across the country.
This funding according to an NHIA statement aims to clear pending claims from February 2024 for higher-tier providers and March 2024 for most lower-tier facilities and also intended to bridge the gap between payments to higher and lower-tier facilities, ensuring that the only remaining payments are within the agreed three-month reimbursement period.
This recent disbursement follows a previous release of GH¢300 million to mixed-tier health facilities nationwide.
A letter dated July 14, 2024 emphasized the NHIA’s recognition of the crucial role healthcare providers play in the success of the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) and its commitment to maintaining a strong partnership with these facilities while preventing illegal charges.