NHIA applauds Mahama for uncapping National Health Insurance Fund

The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) has commended President John Dramani Mahama for his decision to uncap the National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF), a move expected to enhance healthcare accessibility across Ghana.

During his budget presentation in Parliament on March 11, 2025, Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson announced the policy shift.

“Mr. Speaker, we have uncapped the National Health Insurance Levy (NHIL). An amount of GH¢9.93 billion has been programmed for the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) for: claim payments; essential medicines; vaccines payments; the Free Primary Healthcare; the Ghana Medical Care Trust (MahamaCares); and bridging of the USAID financing shortfall.”

NHIA CEO Dr. Victor Asare Bampoe, in a statement issued the same day, hailed the decision as a “landmark policy fulfillment” that aligns with the government’s commitment to sustainable and accessible healthcare. The uncapping is expected to boost funding for the NHIS, expand coverage, and improve service efficiency.

This policy also fulfills a major campaign pledge, reinforcing the administration’s focus on healthcare reform.