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NHIA waives enrolment fees for SSNIT contributors

Dr. Dacosta Aboagye Government COVID 19 Team Dr. Dacosta Aboagye

Sat, 29 Jun 2024 Source: Adom online

The National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) has cancelled enrolment payments for Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) contributors.

NHIA boss Dr Da-Costa Aboagye explained that since SSNIT contributors already contribute to NHIS, additional payments are unfair.

Waiving the fee, approximately GH¢8, will enable automatic enrolment and improve access to healthcare. This move aims to remove financial barriers, a proposal previously suggested by the opposition NDC.

The NHIA believes this will increase enrollment and improve healthcare access for SSNIT contributors.

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Source: Adom online