Telecommunications giant, Vodafone
Ghana has partnered leading insurance provider, Cosmopolitan Health Insurance
to introduce a unique product that empowers customers to access quality
healthcare.
The new healthcare product is directly delivered to customers via Ghana’s most
secure mobile money platform, Vodafone Cash. By dialing *110# from any Vodafone
number, customers will be able access three distinctive plans – Ankoma, Sankofa
and Gyenyame.
The launch of this health insurance product follows an extensive research,
which revealed that consumers want flexible payment options for healthcare
services. The product, addresses this by delivering quality healthcare in a
simple and timely manner to customers.
Commenting on the initiative, Martison Obeng-Agyei, Head of Mobile Financial
Services at Vodafone Ghana said:
‘’The culture of innovation that exists within Vodafone propels us to
continuously deliver groundbreaking products and services. This unique product
is a true reflection of our passion for innovation and health. We know from
insights, that cost is one of the challenges that deter Ghanaians from seeking
quality healthcare. We want our customers to feel empowered to access quality
healthcare services. We are confident that this partnership will definitely
improve access to quality healthcare and redefine the industry’s approach to
developing insurance products.’’
Speaking at the launch, Beatrice Amponsah, CEO, Cosmopolitan Health
Insurance said:
‘’Cosmo remains optimistic that the newly introduced package will offer subscribers
reliable and guaranteed access to quality healthcare. Since 2014, Cosmopolitan
Health Insurance (CHI) has been at the forefront of the health insurance
sector, delivering on its mandate. Our strategic objective is to provide
excellent and professional customer services to our clients and we are excited
that this product, which is in partnership with Vodafone Ghana, delivers
that.’’
Customers can choose the minimum plan, Ankoma and pay Ghc 5 per month in order
to enjoy an insurance cover worth Ghc 80 per day. Customers will receive Ghc
100 cover per day when they select the Sakofa plan and pay Ghc 8 premium
monthly. Customers can also subscribe to the Gyenyame plan, which offers an
insurance cover of Ghc 150 per day by paying Ghc 10 monthly.
The successful indigenous company operates per Act 852 of the National Health
Insurance Law (2012) as a health insurance company, with the aim of providing
excellent and professional customer service to its clients. Nationwide, the
company enjoys a comprehensive partnership with over 700 accredited Health
Service Providers (HSPs).
