The government has announced that the uncapping of the National Health Insurance Levy (NHIL) is expected to generate approximately GH¢9.9 billion to help bridge the funding shortfall caused by the suspension of the USAID programme.
A statement from the Presidency highlighted President John Dramani Mahama’s concerns over the estimated $156 million deficit resulting from the USAID suspension, warning of its potential impact on critical health and social intervention programmes.
Responding to inquiries in Parliament on Tuesday, March 18, Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson assured that these concerns have been factored into the 2025 budget.
“The National Health Insurance Authority will receive a total of GH¢9.9 billion for the year 2025, thanks to the uncapping. This adjustment has provided extra resources amounting to GH¢4.2 billion for the National Health Insurance Authority,” he stated.
“This funding will indeed allow the National Health Insurance Authority to prioritize addressing the funding gap created by the USAID suspension.”