Government, through the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA), has released a total of GH¢170,775,035.07 for mixed tiers of healthcare service providers across the country.
The Authority announced this in a statement issued on Wednesday, May 1, and signed by the Acting Chief Executive, Dr. Da-Costa Aboagye.
According to the NHIA, the funds released on Tuesday, April 30, covered January and February 2024 lower-tier and November 2023 upper tier facilities.
“This payment covers predominantly claims of January and February 2024 for lower-tier facilities, who form the majority of healthcare providers and up to November 2023 for upper-tier facilities and healthcare providers.
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“This is in fulfillment of the NHIA’s mandate and ensures the continued provision of quality healthcare services to all citizens,” the authority stated.
Management of the NHIA expressed its appreciation to all credentialed healthcare facilities for their dedication to the well-being of the communities where they operate and wished all workers a happy May Day.