Health insurance amendment act 2003 irish statute book. National health act 61 of 2003 south african government. The national health insurance scheme nhis was established under act 650 of 2003 by the government of ghana, and technically requires all citizens to be enrolled in some form of health insurance coverage, be it private coverage, the nhis coverage, or a combination of the two. National health insurance policy towards universal health coverage. National health insurance act 2003 act 650 ghanalegal. At four years old, it is timely to assess its evolution and performance to date. According to motsoaledi, nhi is the policy which will lead to the implementation of universal health cover for south africans. Labour act, 2003 international labour organization. Enacted by the president and the national assembly.
May 28, 2016 ghanas national health insurance scheme nhis is one such shi policy introduced in 2003 act 650, 2003 amended act 852, 2012. Further work has been done in respect of the legislative instrument. Categories of hospitals, government gazette 34521 dated 12 august 2011. Republic of the philippines congress of the philippines. The nhis became operational in 2005 following the passing of the necessary legislation in 2003. Paramedic means a person registered as such with the health professions council of south africa in terms of the health professions act.
Ghanas national health insurance scheme nhis was created by the national health insurance act of august 2003, and is one of very few attempts by a subsaharan african country to implement a nationallevel, universal health insurance program. Act 852 national health insurance act, 2012 general provisions applicable to operation of pnvate health insurance schemes 84. The law defines a health care provider as any registered government or private healthcare practitioner and hospital or maternity center. National health insurance act, 2003 arrangement of sections section establishment and functions of the national health insurance authority 1. Nhi leaflets different languages 11 nhi media analysis report december report 2019. This sessional paper is based on the earlier national social health insurance strategy report february 2003. Republic of the philippines congress of the philippines metro manila third regular session begun and held in metro manila, on monday the twentyfifth day of july nineteen hundred and ninetyfour. The national health act, 2003 has been updated by regulations notice no. In the past 15 years, the government of ghana has implemented two major policy initiatives to address the intersection of poverty and health. Granting of credentials to healthcare providers and health facilities. National health insurance in south africa policy paper. An act to amend and consolidate the laws relating to labour, employers, trade unions and industrial relations.
Since then, a number of laws have been passed the landmark legislation of which was the national health insurance act of 1995 republic act 7875. Brief summary of legislation the united states national health care act usnhc establishes a unique american universal health insurance. Because the current cash and carry system, which makes it compulsory for everybody to. Ministry of health august 2004 ghana health service. Application of this act registration share capital modes of. Health minister aaron motsoaledi introduced the draft medical schemes amendment bill and national health insurance nhi bill in pretoria this week. The national health insurance act act 650 was passed into law in ghana in 2003, though implementation in terms of access to benefits began in autumn of 2005. As a body corporate, the authority in the performance of its functions may acquire. Private health insurance transitional provisions and. Governing body, appointment of scheme managers and other employees 85. Republic of the philippines congress of the philippines metro.
Impact evaluation of a social protection programme paired. The nigerian senate passed the highly controversial national health bill into law following its 3rd reading at the national assembly. G overnment n otices g oewermentskennisgewings health, department of gesondheid, departement van department of health no. An act to provide for transitional matters, and make consequential amendments, relating to the enactment of the private health insurance act 2007, and for related purposes. This right is guaranteed by section 27 of the constitution of the republic of south africa, 1996 the constitution, which places express. National health act, 2003 national health insurance policy towards universal health coverage i, dr aaron motsoaledi, minister of health, in terms of section 85 of the constitution of the republic of south africa, 1996 act no. Outofpocket payments create financial barriers that prevent millions of people each year from seeking and receiving needed health services 1, 2 in addition, many of those who do seek and pay for health services are confronted with financial catastrophe and. Jan 04, 2017 g overnment n otices g oewermentskennisgewings health, department of gesondheid, departement van department of health no. Aug 28, 2009 the national health insurance act act 650 was passed into law in ghana in 2003, though implementation in terms of access to benefits began in autumn of 2005. Implementing rules and regulations of republic act 7875 as. Department of health and human services centers for disease control and prevention national center for health statistics released 82018.
The government is to replace the existing cash and carry health financing system with a national health insurance scheme. Her responsibilities in the world bank also include preparing, supervising, and evaluating lending operations at the country level. In 2003, government passed the national health insurance act act 650 and established a national health insurance authority nhia. National road traffic act means the national road traffic act, 1996 act no. Norms and standards regulations applicable to different categories of health establishments 40539 national health act, 2003 act no. The national health insurance scheme nhis in ghana was established by the national health insurance act, 2003 act 650 and national health insurance regulations, 2004 l. Nhia flouts provisions in section 711 of the national. States that have not already adopted these laws should consider adopting them to ensure that a comprehensive system of regulation for health maintenance organizations is in. We are the leading resource for freely available legislation in south africa and are used daily by thousands of professionals and industry leaders.
Ghana renewed its commitment to universal health coverage in 2003 through the passage of the national health insurance scheme nhis act 650, the purpose of which was to ensure equitable and universal access for all residents of ghana to an acceptable quality package of essential healthcare. This right is guaranteed by section 27 of the constitution of the republic of south africa. Implementing rules and regulations of republic act 7875 as amended otherwise known as the national health insurance act of 20 history the national health insurance program nhip administered by the philippine health insurance corporation philhealth was established in 1995 with the passage of republic act ra 7875. Jul 18, 2004 employment injury insurance and protection. Private health insurance transitional provisions and consequential amendments act 2007. The united states national health care act or expanded and improved medicare for all act also known as medicare for all is a bill first introduced in the united states house of representatives by former representative john conyers dmi in 2003, with 25 cosponsors. Unfortunately, the inability of the nhia to strictly adhere to provisions in section 711 of the national health insurance act 2003 act 650, which states that. Accounts and audit and annual reports of private schemes. This model act presumes the existence of state laws that are based on the listed naic model acts described in this section. Nigerias national health bill was signed into law by the president on december 9, 2014. The national health insurance act of the philippines.
Section 45 of that act requires all licensed health care providers to have a professional indemnity policy. Act 650 technically requires all ghanaians to enrol in the nhis or in another health insurance plan. Jun 18, 2018 the nhis was established by an act of parliament act 650 of 2003 to secure access to basic healthcare services to persons resident in the country through mutual and private health insurance schemes. South africa is in the process of introducing an innovative system of healthcare financing with far reaching consequences on the health of south africans. Evaluating the impact of the national health insurance scheme. The new legislation proposes significant changes to the way healthcare is funded and managed, including abolishing copayments, prescribed minimum benefits and waiting periods for medical aid cover. The latest law was the national health insurance act of 20 republic act10606 passed in july 20. The aim of the act is to establish a framework for the regulation, development and management of a national health. The concept of social health insurance and its application to kenya are also documented in the sessional paper of the moh dsrs on national social health insurance in kenya currently available as draft version, dated august 2003. Concessions act, 1962 diamonds act, 1972 minerals commission act, 1993 minerals and mining law 1986 minerals and mining. Fair wages and salaries commission act, 2007 act 737 labour act, 2003. Insurance bill 2003 a bill entitled an act to regulate the business of insurance in the gambia and to provide for matters connected therewith.
The national health act 61 of 2003 nha is arguably the most important act passed by parliament to give e ect to the right of everyone to have access to health care services. Perspectives of frontline health workers on ghanas national. Before joining the world bank, she was a researcher on health sector reform initiatives in china and the united states. The following is a list of the regulations made under the insurance act that are filed as alberta regulations under the regulations act.
With acts you are guaranteed the latest and most up to date resource for your legislative needs. National health insurance act act 650 food and drugs act. Trends and characteristics of enrolment in the national. The national health insurance authority nhia was established under the national health insurance act 2003, act 650, as a body corporate, with perpetual succession, an official seal, that may sue and be sued in its own name. He also said that universal health care is one of the 17 sustainable development goals of the united nations, and could act as an equaliser between rich and poor. Department of health national health act, 2003 national health insurance policy towards universal health coverage i, dr aaron motsoaledi, minister of health, in terms of section 85 of the constitution of the republic of south africa, 1996 act no. The effect of ghanas national health insurance scheme on. The law was revised in 2012 act 852 to bring the district insurance schemes into t a single pooled fund, thus eliminating fragmentation. The nhis is currently operational in over 150 district offices nationwide with an active membership of 8. The government made a commitment to universal health coverage when it passed the national health insurance scheme nhis law, act 650, at the end of 2003.
Nov, 2018 over the last two decades, the concept of social health insurance shi has gained attention in social policy development discourse 1,2,3. Acts online provides legislation, including amendments and regulations, in an intuitive, online format. Amended insurance act 2003 ready ahead of 2011deadline, senator nwaogu amended insurance act 2003 ready ahead of 2011deadline, senator nwaogu on. Explosives act 15 of 2003 south african police service. Amendments insurance act adverse contractual action 282015 automobile accident insurance. Universal health coverage for inclusive and sustainable.