Only 2% Of Kaduna Residents Aware Of Contributory Health Insurance — DG KADCHMA
By: Adamu Sani
The Director-General of Kaduna State Contributory Health Management Authority, Alhaji Abubakar Hassan, has said a survey conducted in the state showed that only two percent of the population were aware of the health insurance scheme.
Hassan made this disclosure during a town hall meeting with stakeholders in Kaduna,
He, therefore, disclosed that the agency will embark on more grassroots awareness to mobilize citizens into the health scheme.
The DG said that the health scheme was collaborating with the National Orientation Agency (NOA) which has a good network for households to deepen their sensitization level.
” We are here today to collaborate with them in order to create awareness of the health insurance scheme by the state government and also to encourage them to enroll in the scheme.
” A simple survey conducted shows that only two percent are aware of what the health scheme package is all about.
“The meeting with relevant stakeholders and creating awareness will help them achieve their goals.
” We are soliciting for your support because we know you will help us talk to people in a manner they will understand and register for the scheme, “he said.
He said that the state government brought about the contributory health scheme to actualize universal health coverage.
He said further that the contributory health scheme was a way of contributing funds for the payment of health care services by all residents of the state.
“The scheme will cover for health care services rendered to beneficiaries at their selected health care facilities.”
Hassan said that the individual premium for health insurance at the agency cost is N10, 650 annually, while the family premium costs N57, 000 annually.
He added that the scheme is saddled with the responsibility of ensuring that every resident of the state has access to quality and affordable healthcare services.
” We also ensure that all residents of Kaduna State have financial protection from the financial hardship of huge medical bills.”
According to him, the scheme limits the rise in the cost of health care services.
” We ensure that the poor and vulnerable shall be guaranteed a basic minimum package, as defined under the National Health.