NHIS introduces a new health package “NHIS PLUS”

The National Health Insurance Scheme has introduced a package called “NHIS PLUS” meant to cover and address chronic Health conditions such as Cancer, Diabetes and Hypertension.

The health package according to the Executive Secretary of NHIS, Dr. Femi Thomas said the package is meant to target the wealthy people in the society.

He said that the NHIS PLUS will also covered overseas treatment or any other type of health care required by the enrolees.

A consultant with the NHIS, Dr. Folabi Ogunlesi added that although the programme is targeted at the rich, it is also open to anybody who can afford the premium.