NHIA pays GH¢260m in additional claims to health facilities

The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) has disbursed an additional GH¢259.5 million to healthcare providers across the country within 21 days.

The payment covered public, private, mission and quasi-public healthcare facilities for May 2025.

This brings the total claims paid to credential providers in 2025 alone to over GH¢1.1 billion, following the uncapping of the NHIS Fund.

According to the agency, the release reaffirms its commitment to ensure the sustainability of the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS).

This was contained in a statement issued by the Corporate Affairs Directorate of the NHIA.

Private facilities received GH¢104.64 million, accounting for 40 per cent of the total payout.

Mission facilities were paid GH¢40.01 million, equivalent to 15 per cent, while quasi-public facilities received GH¢2.28 million, representing one per cent.

The statement said that in recent months, the NHIA had stepped up efforts to clear outstanding claims and reinforce confidence in the scheme among service providers.

It explained that the timely release of the funds was expected to support facilities to provide essential services and improve patient care nationwide.

Commitment

“This significant disbursement demonstrates the NHIA’s unwavering commitment to sustaining the National Health Insurance Scheme and ensuring that healthcare providers are resourced and motivated to deliver quality services to our cherished members,” the statement said.

It added that the NHIA remained focused on improving operational efficiency, enhancing relations with service providers and delivering on its mandate to guarantee financial access to quality health care for all citizens.

The authority expressed appreciation to all stakeholders for their continued cooperation and assured the public of its dedication to transparency, accountability and timely payment of claims.