Dr Victor Asare Bampoe, CEO of National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA)
The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) has disbursed GHS219,838,955.41 to credentialed healthcare providers nationwide in fulfilment of its commitment to ensuring the timely reimbursement of health facilities under the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS).
The payment, released on 1 July 2026, covers both a backlog of claims from previous years and vetted claims submitted for services rendered up to May 2026.
This latest disbursement brings the total amount paid by the Authority in claims this year to nearly GHS1.2 billion, underscoring the NHIA’s continued commitment to supporting healthcare delivery across the country.
The release is intended to strengthen the financial sustainability of healthcare providers and enable them to continue delivering uninterrupted, quality healthcare services to NHIS members.
Of the total amount disbursed, private healthcare facilities received GHS98.24 million, representing 44.69% of the payment. Public healthcare facilities received GHS80.86 million, accounting for 36.78%, while mission and faith-based healthcare providers received GHS40.70 million, representing 18.53%.
Regionally, the Ashanti Region received the highest allocation of GHS42.4 million, representing 19.3% of the total payment. This was followed by the Eastern Region, which received GHS25.8 million (11.7%), and the Greater Accra Region, which received GHS23.7 million (10.8%).
Commenting on the disbursement, the Chief Executive of the NHIA, Dr. Victor Asare Bampoe, reaffirmed the Authority’s commitment to ensuring the timely reimbursement of healthcare providers and strengthening the delivery of healthcare services under the NHIS.
“This payment reinforces our commitment to strengthening the financial sustainability of the health facilities that serve NHIS members every day. We remain focused on ensuring that providers across the country, from our largest hospitals to the smallest CHPS compounds, receive timely and accurate reimbursement for the care they provide.”
Dr. Bampoe noted that the Authority continues to implement measures to improve claims processing efficiency, reduce payment turnaround times, and deepen collaboration with healthcare providers in support of the Government’s vision of achieving Universal Health Coverage.
He further encouraged all credentialed healthcare providers to submit claims promptly, accurately, and in accordance with established claims processing guidelines to facilitate efficient vetting and timely reimbursement in future payment cycles.
The NHIA remains committed to strengthening the National Health Insurance Scheme through sustainable financing, enhanced provider confidence, and improved access to quality healthcare services for all Ghanaians.
Source: Ghana/otecfmghana.com/Michael Ofosu-Afriyie, Kumasi
