The Executive Secretary of Ebonyi State Health Insurance Agency (EBSHIA), Dr. Divine I gwe, has called on Philanthropists to help enroll their villagers into health insurance schemes Dr. Igwe also tasks all business owners, schools, and organizations operating in the state to enroll all their staff in the health insurance program before February 23, 2025. He made the call while interacting with Journa in Abakaliki.
According to Dr. Igwe, the call aligns with the agency’s mandate to enforce compliance with the formal sector social health insurance scheme and promote Universal Health Coverage (UHC) in the State.
“All companies, schools, and businesses with five or more staff members are required to register their employees under the Ebonyi Health Insurance Scheme. In line with the approved formal sector social health insurance in Ebonyi State, this is also a step towards actualization of Universal Health Coverage,” Dr. Igwe stated.
Dr. Igwe further disclosed that payments for enrollment should be made to the Ebonyi State Health Insurance Agency account with Sterling Bank PLC, account number 0094477266. He advised the public to notify the Executive Secretary via 07033790997 after making payments.
He further clarified that the enrollment fee for one person is ₦15,000.
“As part of our new mandate, EBSHIA will conduct surgeries every four months throughout 2025. However, participants must be registered at least three months before the scheduled surgery date to benefit from this initiative,” Dr. Igwe added.
Dr. Igwe also called on philanthropists, political leaders, church leaders, and business moguls to enroll the less privileged in the health insurance scheme through the “Adopt My Community” initiative.
“To support this initiative, individuals can enroll 100 persons into the Ebonyi Health Insurance Scheme by paying ₦1,500,000 and be rewarded with the title of health insurance ambassador,” he said.
