By Chisom Okafor
The Anambra State Health Insurance Agency (ASHIA) has announced an upward review of its annual health insurance premium and identification card fees, effective Sept. 1.
The Executive Secretary of ASHIA, Dr Augustine Ezeka, disclosed this on Aug. 20, explaining that the annual premium has been increased from ₦12,000 to ₦18,000, while the identification card fee has risen from ₦500 to ₦1,500.
According to him, the new rates will bring the total cost of fresh registration to ₦19,500, comprising the ₦18,000 annual premium and ₦1,500 identification card fee.
Dr Ezeka urged members of the public, existing enrollees and other stakeholders to take note of the revised fees and make the necessary arrangements ahead of the implementation date.
He reaffirmed the agency’s commitment to expanding access to quality, affordable and sustainable healthcare services for Ndi Anambra.
Chisom Okafor is of the Ministry of Information and Value Reformation, Anambra State
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