NHIA vows crackdown on illegal charges at health facilities
The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) has declared a renewed crackdown on illegal charges at health facilities, warning that the practice is eroding public confidence in the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) and undermining efforts to achieve Universal Health Coverage. Dr Victor Asare Bampoe, Chief Executive Officer of the NHIA, acknowledged that some accredited health facilities continue to impose unauthorised fees on patients with valid NHIS cards. Speaking at the opening of the 2026 Christian Health Association of Ghana (CHAG) Annual Conference in Koforidua, Dr Bampoe stated, "Illegal charges remain a major concern. Wherever that happens, it does great damage. It tells the subscriber that the NHIS card cannot be trusted."
Dr Bampoe stressed that the problem is not confined to public hospitals but cuts across different categories of healthcare providers. He explained that the practice weakens public confidence in the scheme, discourages enrolment and renewal, and ultimately threatens the government's efforts to provide equitable access to healthcare. Dr Bampoe said addressing the challenge requires stronger collaboration between the NHIA and healthcare providers, particularly CHAG, which he described as an indispensable partner in delivering healthcare to millions of Ghanaians. He added that CHAG's support would be crucial in eliminating illegal charges across the health sector.
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