• NHIS tariffs will increase from August 2026, with the government saying the adjustment will improve the sustainability of the scheme and ensure healthcare providers receive better reimbursement.

• Health Minister Kwabena Mintah Akandoh said the government has also ensured the timely release of National Health Insurance Levy (NHIL) funds to support prompt payment of NHIS claims.

• The Minister warned that healthcare providers charging illegal co-payments to NHIS subscribers risk prosecution, revealing that some suspects have already been arrested and are facing legal action.

The government has announced that National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) tariffs will increase from August 2026 to improve healthcare financing and ensure hospitals and clinics receive better reimbursement for treating NHIS members.

READ ALSO: Most young adults want marriage and children but can’t afford it, report reveals

Health Minister Kwabena Mintah Akandoh disclosed the planned tariff adjustment while appearing before Parliament’s Assurance Committee, saying the increase forms part of efforts to strengthen the long-term sustainability of the NHIS.

Increasing the tariff means healthcare providers will receive higher payments for treating NHIS subscribers.

The Minister said the Mahama administration has also ensured the timely transfer of funds from the National Health Insurance Levy (NHIL) to enable the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) to settle claims more promptly.

READ ALSO: Bank of Ghana revokes Zeepay’s licence over regulatory breaches, urges customers to seek support

Mr. Akandoh also disclosed that authorities have uncovered cases where some healthcare providers are illegally charging NHIS cardholders additional fees for services already covered by the scheme.

Co-payment is where healthcare providers demand extra payments from insured patients for services that should be covered by the scheme.

The practice is prohibited under NHIS regulations because it places an unfair financial burden on subscribers.

READ ALSO: GoldBod invests GH¢8.4m to rehabilitate water treatment plants affected by galamsey in Western and Central regions

The Health Minister warned that the government would continue monitoring health facilities across the country and take legal action against providers found engaging in the practice.

The National Health Insurance Scheme, introduced in 2003, remains one of the country’s  social protection programmes, providing millions of Ghanaians with access to healthcare while reducing out-of-pocket medical expenses.