The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) has announced the successful disbursement of GH¢270 million to healthcare providers across Ghana. This payment covers claims that were submitted and vetted up to October 2024, as well as part of November 2024. The NHIA’s decision to release these funds is in line with its commitment to maintaining a three-month reimbursement window, and it confirms that there are no outstanding vetted claims.
This marks another significant step for the NHIA in its ongoing efforts to maintain a timely and efficient payment system. The recent GH¢270 million disbursement brings the total amount released over the past four months to more than GH¢1.2 billion.
This underlines the NHIA’s resolve to support the country’s healthcare sector and ensure that healthcare providers are not burdened by delayed reimbursements. Dr. Da-Costa Aboagye, Chief Executive of the NHIA, expressed gratitude to the healthcare providers for their continued dedication to delivering quality services to Ghanaians.
He highlighted the importance of submitting claims within the designated 90-day window, which ensures efficient processing and helps maintain the timely reimbursement process. This focus on speed has become particularly crucial as the NHIA works to keep the healthcare system financially stable and operational. The NHIA’s recent payment follows several other significant disbursements made earlier in 2024.
In December, GH¢200 million was released for claims c.
