The government is advancing plans to permanently add kidney disease dialysis to the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS). Dr. Da-Costa Aboagye, CEO of the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA), announced that the board will meet next month to finalize the decision.
Since June, the NHIA has been absorbing the cost of dialysis, providing vulnerable patients with eight free sessions per month while subsidizing others. However, the current six-month free dialysis initiative is set to end in two months, raising concerns about what will happen next.
Dr. Aboagye has addressed these worries, assuring the public that the NHIA is committed to sustaining the program. He added that initial challenges have been resolved and that the authority is spending less than projected due to underutilization of funds by facilities.
To ensure equitable support, Dr. Aboagye explained that the NHIA has adjusted payments based on the actual costs incurred by specialized facilities. He emphasized that all patients, including those from Korle Bu, have received reimbursements and support, marking significant progress in the initiative.
The free dialysis program emerged from public discussions addressing renal health issues in the country, and the upcoming decisions aim to solidify access to necessary treatments for kidney disease patients.
Source: DEW360.NET
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