The National Health Insurance Authority has announced a review of its annual registration premium programmes for enrollees, effective April 2025.

The update was disclosed by the Kaduna State Coordinator, Tainimu Aminu, in Kaduna.

Mr Aminu explained that the review was prompted by the increased costs in the authority’s capitation and drug prices.

“Our capitation last year was 750, and it has been reviewed to 1,200. This increment will take effect in April 2025. The review also includes changes to the fee-for-service rate, which will increase to 700,” he said.

He further stated that drug prices had risen, prompting the need for adjustments.

Mr Aminu outlined the following premium adjustments: “The GIFSHIP individual plan for one to three persons, which was previously priced at 45,000, has now been increased to 66,450 annually. The family plan for four persons has risen from 60,000 to 88,600. Additionally, for a group of 10 or more, the premium has increased from 15,000 per person to 22,150 per person. Extra dependents, previously priced at 15,000, will now cost 22,150.”

Mr Aminu also stressed the importance of enrollees being aware of their rights and privileges to prevent violations.

“Know your rights, demand your rights, and report when your rights are breached,” he advised.

He highlighted several key entitlements for enrollees, including the right to access medical treatment as outlined in the NHIS benefit package and the right to select and change healthcare facilities.

Additionally, he said enrollees had the right to complain about negligence by healthcare providers.

“Enrollees are also entitled to receive healthcare at any NHIS-accredited facility in an emergency, the right to seek redress when their rights are breached, and the right to be served with dignity and efficiency,” he said.

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