The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) has disbursed GH¢256.5 million to credentialed healthcare providers nationwide as reimbursement for claims submitted under the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS).
The payment, amounting to GH¢256,489,525.15, was made in two tranches on July 29 and August 3, 2026, and mainly covered healthcare services provided to NHIS members between January and June 2026.
The latest disbursement follows an earlier payment of GH¢219.84 million made on July 1, 2026, for claims covering services provided up to May.
The successive payments form part of the NHIA Executive Management’s resolve to reimburse healthcare providers on a monthly basis and ensure that facilities have the resources required to provide uninterrupted services to NHIS members.
Private facilities receive largest share
Of the GH¢256.5 million disbursed, private healthcare providers received the largest share of GH¢113.86 million, representing 44.39% of the total payment.
Public healthcare providers received GH¢97.34 million, equivalent to 37.95%, while mission healthcare facilities received GH¢45.29 million, representing 17.66%.
The latest payment brings the NHIA’s total disbursements for 2026 to approximately GH¢1.46 billion, underscoring the Authority’s commitment to the timely settlement of legitimate claims submitted by accredited healthcare providers.
The payments are expected to ease financial pressures on healthcare facilities and enable them to replenish medicines and medical supplies, pay for essential operational needs and sustain healthcare services for NHIS members.
Timely payments critical to healthcare delivery
The Chief Executive of the NHIA, Dr Victor Asare Bampoe, said timely reimbursement was critical to the effective functioning of the NHIS and the broader healthcare delivery system.
He explained that regular payments enable healthcare facilities to maintain essential services and continue attending to NHIS members without disruptions caused by cash-flow constraints.
“Timely claims payment strengthens the healthcare delivery system, improves patient outcomes, and reinforces public confidence in the NHIS,” Dr Bampoe said.
The NHIA reaffirmed its commitment to processing and paying eligible claims promptly, stressing that the objective was to support accessible and affordable healthcare for all NHIS members.
The Authority said the continued settlement of legitimate claims would also strengthen the relationship between the NHIS and credentialed providers while contributing to the sustainability and effective delivery of healthcare services nationwide.
