NHIA, Stakeholders Announce New Tariff Increases for Healthcare Services

The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) and relevant stakeholders have jointly announced the implementation of revised tariff increases for healthcare services.

The President of the Nigerian Dental Association, Dr Tope Adeyemi; the Director General of the NHIA, Dr Kelechi Ohiri; the President of the ANPMP, Dr Kayode Adesola, and Dr Francis Ukwuije SOURCE: NHIA

The National Health Insurance Authority and relevant stakeholders have reached a consensus on a revised pricing framework for medicines and services.

The acting Director of Media and Public Relations at the NHIA, Emmanuel Ononokpono, made this disclosure in a press release issued on Wednesday.

The consensus was reportedly achieved during a stakeholder engagement session held in Abuja.

The meeting concluded with a consensus to increase the capitation by 60% and the Fee-For-Service by 40%.

Capitation and Fee-For-Service are two payment methodologies used to reimburse healthcare providers for services provided to beneficiaries under the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA).

The newly implemented tariffs, applicable to the current services provided under the National Health Insurance Act (NHIA), are effective immediately.

It was mutually understood that the newly implemented pricing structure does not affect the results of the ongoing actuarial assessments commissioned by the authority.

The actuarial studies report is anticipated to be completed in September.

The meeting, attended by representatives from the Association of Private Medical Practitioners, the Health Maintenance Organizations, the Guild of Medical Directors, and other critical stakeholders in the health insurance industry, resulted in a six-point communique outlining a series of resolutions.

To ensure transparency and foster collaboration, the forum will convene quarterly meetings to remain abreast of industry advancements and align its strategies accordingly.

In his remarks, the Director General of the National Health Insurance Authority, Dr. Kelechi Ohiri, emphasized the paramount importance of ensuring that enrollees have access to affordable and high-quality healthcare services. He urged all stakeholders to prioritize the well-being of Nigerian citizens above all other considerations, thereby fostering a collaborative environment conducive to achieving the organization’s objectives.

In order to achieve the objective of universal health coverage, it is essential that all stakeholders collaborate effectively. The authority is committed to fostering close and cordial relationships with all relevant stakeholders to ensure the success of this endeavor, Dr. Ohiri emphasised.

Ohiri stated that the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) values the input and collaboration of its stakeholders in achieving the objective of Universal Health Coverage.

July 04, 2024