President Mahama Warns Health Facilities: Stop Charging NHIS Card Holders or Face the Consequences

President Mahama has issued a strong warning to health facilities across the country that continue to demand money from patients despite the presentation of valid National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) cards. According to the president, his office has received numerous complaints from patients who are being asked to pay additional fees before receiving healthcare services, a practice he described as unacceptable and a violation of the approved insurance arrangements.

The president made it clear that any facility found guilty of charging patients extra fees outside what is permitted under the NHIS framework will face severe consequences. He emphasized that the scheme was established to ease the financial burden of healthcare on ordinary citizens, and facilities that exploit patients by demanding unauthorized payments are undermining the very purpose of the insurance program.

President Mahama’s warning comes amid growing frustration among NHIS card holders who have reported being turned away or forced to pay out of pocket despite being duly insured. The complaints suggest that some facilities are disregarding the rules governing the scheme, leaving patients to bear costs they should not have to pay.

His statement serves as a stern reminder to healthcare providers that compliance with the NHIS regulations is non-negotiable, and that the government will not tolerate any attempt to shortchange patients who rely on the scheme. The warning has been welcomed by many citizens who hope it will put an end to the practice of demanding extra payments from insured patients, ensuring that the NHIS truly delivers on its promise of accessible healthcare for all.

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