The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) has strongly rebutted claims made by the Dormaahene, Oseadeeyo Agyeman Badu II, that the NHIS is on the verge of collapse.
In a statement released on Thursday, November 23, the NHIA clarified that while it appreciates the Dormaahene’s call for the government to allocate the full amount of the National Health Insurance Levy (NHIL) to the Scheme, it vehemently opposes the media narrative suggesting that the NHIS is facing imminent collapse due to the government’s failure to provide the full NHIL.
The NHIA emphasized that it has consistently paid healthcare facilities an average of GHS150 million every 30 days, particularly over the past two years, a frequency that has not been experienced since the Scheme’s inception two decades ago.
To further dispel concerns about the NHIS’s financial stability, the NHIA directed the media to its website (www.nhis.gov.gh/payments) where evidence of monthly claims payments can be readily accessed.
The Authority urged the media to exercise greater diligence in reporting on matters related to the NHIS and refrain from propagating inaccurate or misleading information that could undermine public confidence in the Scheme.
While acknowledging the Dormaahene’s genuine concern for the NHIS’s long-term viability, the NHIA emphasized that it remains committed to providing uninterrupted and quality healthcare services to millions of Ghanaians who rely on the Scheme.
The Authority also reiterated its commitment to working closely with the government to ensure that the NHIL is adequately funded to meet the healthcare needs of Ghanaians.
