We are working tirelessly to reduce issues of Co-payment and illegal charges – Regional Director, NHIS

We are working tirelessly to reduce issues of Co-payment and illegal charges – Regional Director, NHIS

Mr. Isaac Amponsah Badu, the Bono Regional Director of the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS), has disclosed the leadership’s initiatives aimed at minimizing instances of co-payment and unauthorized fees imposed by healthcare providers. These efforts are designed to guarantee that the vulnerable can access high-quality healthcare without facing financial hardship or intimidation.

In a conversation with journalists following the First Quarter Review meeting at the Dormaa District office of the National Health Insurance Authority, Mr. Isaac Amponsah Badu underscored that illicit charges and co-payments represent the most frequently reported challenges faced by the authority. Consequently, the new leadership under the NDC administration, spearheaded by Dr. Asare Bampoe, the newly appointed CEO of the NHIA, has pledged to diligently eradicate such practices.

Furthermore, he noted that the issue of delayed hospital claim payments, which contributes to unlawful charges, has been resolved, ensuring that all claims are now settled. Therefore, hospitals are urged to refrain from imposing illegal charges on NHIS cardholders seeking healthcare services at their facilities.

Mr. Isaac Amponsah Badu again commended the Dormaa Central Manager and staff of the NHIS for working tirelessly to exceed their given targets in the first quarter of the year.

He said more persons have been registered onto the NHIS within and around Dormaa Ahenkro which depicts the hardwork of the leadership of the scheme in Dormaa Central Municipal and that they need to be commended to motivate them do more in the remaining quarters to ensure all manner of persons are registered to give them access to quality primary healthcare.

Mr. Oppong Yeboah Felix, (AKA Bush), the Dormaa Central Manager of the NHIS, attributed their success in surpassing the given targets of the first quarter to unity, dedication, and hardwork.

He credited their achievements to the continuous awareness campaigns on radio, mobile registration efforts, which involve reaching out to rural communities for registration and renewal, emphasizing that as a result of these sensitization programs, individuals have gained a better understanding of the NHIS concept, notwithstanding minor challenges.

Story By: Kwaku Mensah Abrampa (GIFTs FM -Dormaa Ahenkro)