The National Health Insurance Authority has added four (4) Mental Health Disorders to its packages for beneficiaries.
The package which takes effect from November 1, 2024 covers outpatient services and initial hospitalization stage.
The diseases are: Depression Disorder, Bipolar Disorder, Anxiety Disorder and Schizophrenia Disorder.
In a statement released by the Authority, this initiative forms part of a broader national strategy aimed at addressing mental healthcare gaps and accelerating the delivery of Universal Health Coverage (UHC).
“Mental Health coverage under NHIS also encourages early diagnosis and treatment of mental health issues, which can prevent more severe conditions”, the statement added.
By this initiative, NHIS subscribers can access these essential services from any NHIS-accredited facility.
However, these services remain free of charge at the country’s specialised mental health care hospitals.
The addition is to improve access to mental health care given that the country has only a few specialised mental health hospitals, primarily the Accra Psychiatric Hospital, the Ankaful Psychiatric Hospital, and the Pantang Psychiatric Hospital.
Read full statement below
