NHIA directs service providers to discourage copayments
![](https://cdn.classfmonline.com/cfoZ41e/imagelib/thumbs/51403073.jpg)
The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) has issued directives to healthcare service providers participating in the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS), to discourage the practice of imposing copayments on patients.
The Authority emphasised its ongoing efforts to dissuade service providers from engaging in such practices, as they undermine the fundamental principles upon which the scheme was established.
Dr Bernard Okoe Boye, the Chief Executive Officer of NHIA, conveyed these directives through a statement released on February 5, 2024.
The statement highlighted that demands for additional payments from beneficiaries undermine public confidence in the scheme, impacting enrollment rates and hindering the nation's pursuit of Universal Health Coverage.
Furthermore, the statement acknowledged the Ministry's support and mentioned a recent communication outlining restrictions on payment demands issued to all healthcare facilities nationwide.
Despite these efforts, reports from NHIA monitoring officers revealed that certain facilities continued to engage in the practice of imposing copayments on patients.
In response to this, the NHIA management expressed its intention to enforce clause 15 of the contract with accredited providers.
This clause stipulates that any subscriber who has been asked to make a payment beyond the scope of the agreement is entitled to a prompt refund from the provider, within fourteen days of such payment being brought to the attention of NHIA.
The NHIA is also empowered, according to the statement, to deduct any such subscriber payment from the provider's reimbursement for submitted claims or capitation transfers.
In conclusion, the statement emphasised the NHIA's commitment to upholding the integrity of the National Health Insurance Scheme by curbing copayment practices and ensuring compliance with contractual obligations
Source: Classfmonline.com/Cecil Mensah
Trending News
Why apologise on my behalf when I didn’t disrespect Speaker? – Kwaku Afriyie to Annoh-Dompreh
09:08Election 2024: NDC launches campaign today
02:59A/R: Verify social media info before broadcasting or publishing it – NMC chair to journalists
11:19GA/R: Napo visits Paramount Chief of Ada ahead of 2024 Asafotufiami festival
13:31Ablakwa petitions OSP to probe $34.9m ambulance spare parts scandal
08:39Elections 2024: A Muslim Cleric condemns hate speech
19:12Only 10 female MPs present as parliament decides Affirmative Action Bill
11:30C/R: Man busted at Buduburan for attempting to sell niece to secure Canadian visa
06:04W/R: Dormitory fire devastates Ahantaman Girls’ SHS
08:25Election 2020 should've gone to a second round - Elvis Afriyie Ankrah
16:09