No Health Facility Will Be Spared for Charging NHIS Patients Unauthorised Fees – Mahama

President John Dramani Mahama has issued a stern warning to health facilities across Ghana against charging patients additional fees that are not authorised under the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS).

The President stated that his government would not tolerate any facility found imposing unauthorised charges on NHIS cardholders, insisting that appropriate sanctions would be applied to offenders regardless of their status or location.

Mahama’s warning is aimed at addressing complaints from NHIS beneficiaries who continue to report instances where some healthcare providers allegedly demand additional payments for services and medications that should be covered by the insurance scheme.

According to the President, the government is committed to ensuring that Ghanaians receive the full benefits of the NHIS without being subjected to illegal financial demands at healthcare facilities.

He stressed that health facilities participating in the scheme must comply with the established guidelines and refrain from exploiting patients who depend on the insurance programme to access medical care.

The President’s position also reinforces the government’s commitment to improving healthcare accessibility and protecting vulnerable citizens from unnecessary out-of-pocket medical expenses.

Unauthorised charges, commonly referred to as co-payments or illegal fees, have remained a source of concern for NHIS beneficiaries, particularly those who struggle to afford additional healthcare costs.

The warning is expected to put pressure on the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) to strengthen monitoring and enforcement mechanisms to identify facilities violating the scheme’s regulations.

Health facilities found engaging in such practices could face administrative sanctions and other penalties in accordance with the NHIS regulatory framework.

Mahama’s remarks form part of broader efforts by his administration to strengthen the health insurance system, improve service delivery and restore public confidence in the scheme.

The President has therefore made it clear that healthcare providers must respect the rights of NHIS members and ensure that patients receive services covered by their insurance without unlawful additional charges.

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