National Health Insurance Scheme is a strong, dynamic and responsive... Read more
National Health Insurance Scheme is a strong, dynamic and responsive government parastatal (Agency) that is totally committed to securing universal health coverage and access to adequate and affordable health care, in order to improve the health status of Nigerians especially for those participating in the various programmes/products of the Scheme. NHIS is to provide social health insurance in Nigeria where health care services of contributors are paid from the common pool of funds contributed by the participants of the Scheme. It is a pre-payment plan where participants pay a fixed regular amount. The amount/funds are pooled, allowing the Health Maintenance Organisations(HMOs) to pay for those needing medical attention. It is primarily a risk sharing arrangement which can improve resource mobilisation and equity. It is indeed regarded as the most widely used form of health care financing worldwide. NHIS also regulate private health Insurance operated by HMOs.
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