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Health Insurance Commission

EDO STATE GOVERNMENT

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Health Insurance Commission

About Us

Edo State Health Insurance Commission

In May 2019, the Edo State Health Insurance Commission was empowered by state law to carry out specific functions, including but not limited to:

Ensure the effective implementation of the State Health Insurance Scheme’s policies and procedures.

Develop appropriate regulations and guidelines to ensure the continued viability of the State Health Insurance Scheme

Our Vision

To achieve Universal Health Coverage goals in Edo State, by providing adequate financial access to healthcare.

Our Mission

To develop and sustain better access to healthcare services for state residents through community-based contributory programs and deliberate stakeholder involvement.

Strategic Objective

To strengthen the foundation of the Edo State Healthcare System by reducing out-of-pocket spending and improving access to effective, efficient, sustainable and quality healthcare services to Edo residents.

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Manage the State Health Insurance Scheme in accordance with the law.

Approve the formats of the Commission’s agreements with all Health Service Providers.

Raise public awareness and education about the establishment and administration of the State Health Insurance Scheme.

Encourage the development of other health insurance programs in order to broaden participation in the Scheme, including the development of new Health Plans.

After careful consideration, determine the capitation, fee-for-service and other payment mechanisms owed to Health Service Providers.

Inform the relevant bodies about the Commission’s interactions with other social security services.

Coordinate growth and development research and statistics.

Establish a Quality Assurance governance structure for all stakeholders

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