The Lagos State Health Scheme (LSHS) Ilera Eko was, among other things, established to ensure the attainment of Universal Health Coverage (UHC) by all residents of the state. But some subscribers are alleging that some healthcare service providers are robbing them of their legitimate rights, IJEOMA NWANOSIKE reports.
Eight months ago, the Lagos State Health Management Agency (LASHMA) warned that it would sanction any healthcare provider under the Lagos State Health Scheme (LSHS) that denies Ìlera Èkó enrollees of their legitimate rights while accessing healthcare services. The caution notwithstanding, complaints have continued to mount, while enrollees are compelled to make out-of-pocket payments for services covered by the scheme.
The Ìlera Èkó health insurance initiative is targeted at achieving universal health coverage, and ensuring that all residents of the state, including public and private sectors, as well as those in the informal sector, have access…
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