The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) has announced the disbursement of over GH¢300 million as claims payment to healthcare facilities across the country.

This payment covers the claims vetted for higher-tier facilities up to January 2024.

For lower-tier facilities, the payments are within the acceptable three-month debt period.

A statement signed by the Acting CEO of NHIA, Dr. Da-Costa Aboagye, said, "This significant release underscores our commitment to ensuring the smooth operation of healthcare services and the sustainability of the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS)."

"The timely disbursement aims to enhance the quality of care provided to all NHIS members and support the operational needs of healthcare providers."

The NHIA expressed its appreciation for the cooperation and patience of all healthcare providers and assured them of its continuous efforts to improve the efficiency and timeliness of claims processing and payments.