We are committed to your health needs
seven years of quality health insurance
Prof. O.E Kunle Olowu
Dr. Zuoboemi Agadah
The mandate of BHIS is to ensure that all residents of Bayelsa state have access to needed healthcare services that are available, affordable, effective, efficient and of good quality.
To make health services available to all Bayelsans of all social and economic classes, through fair and equitable financing of healthcare cost, improving technical and allocative efficiency, strengthening governance and accountability mechanism and a determined pursuit to achieve effective and qualitative health service delivery by providing regulatory oversight to all stakeholders in the value chain.
To create a virile, dynamic and highly responsive healthcare financing system that is directed at making needed health services available, accessible and affordable to all residents of bayelsa state based on appropriateness, social solidarity, progressive universalism and equity.
Bayelsa Health Insurance Scheme (BHIS) was established by law on the 19th of July 2013 with a purpose to give healthcare delivery to the citizens and residents of the state.
Introduction
Bayelsa Health Insurance Scheme (BHIS) is a social security programme designed to achieve Universal Health Coverage (UHC) as an enabler for an inclusive social protection system. UHC could be achieved in the state through access to quality and essential healthcare service, access to safe, effective, quality and affordable essential medicines and vaccines, and financial risk protection for all Bayelsans.
Against this background, the State Government established the Bayelsa Health Insurance Scheme through the BAYELSA HEALTH INSURANCE SCHEME LAW, 2019, LAWS OF BAYELSA STATE, that makes participation mandatory for all residents of the state.
BHIS is authorized to establish sustainable and equitable domestic health financing mechanisms and policies that promote access to and utilization of healthcare services across all income and social strata, and health-risk and demographic distribution of the state.
BHIS is created to be a single publicly owned and administered strategic purchaser of healthcare services in the state. The aim is to see health as a public good and social investment that will lead to increase in efficiency and quality of the state workforce, improve health indicator indices in the state as well as increase labour participation and productivity.
Overview of our process
- Eligibility: All Civil Servants in the State, who are compulsorily contributing to the scheme, as well as any contributing residents of the state.
- Modalities: One passport photograph each of the principal and the five dependents.
- Process of enrolment: Staff of BHIS are drafted to the various MDAs to capture enrolment data of Civil/Public Servant into the scheme. After which, a temporary slip is printed for the prospective enrollees to enable them access health facilities if falling ill.
- Premium will be placed on the category of prospective enrollees for subsequent data capturing by BHIS.
- Registration of organized private sector/private individuals: BHIS started out registering public servants but has grown and currently welcomes the private sectors.
Organisational Structure
The Board consists of 13 members who are drawn from the formal sector – MDAs, TUC, NLC and Public Interest groups respectively.
BHIS Departments
Finance and Account
Responsible for managing all financial transactions, budgeting, and financial reporting to ensure the scheme’s financial sustainability.
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Internal Audit
Serves a vital function by providing objective, independent evaluations of the BHIS operations, controls, and risk management practices.
02
Business Development, Marketing, Sales & Underwriting
Integral to driving growth, attracting and retaining policyholders, and ensuring the scheme’s profitability and risk management.
03
Human Resources & Administration
The human resources (HR) and administration departments are essential to the smooth functioning and success of a health insurance scheme.
04
Information & Communication Technology
The ICT department plays a critical role in ensuring efficient and secure management of data, seamless communication, and enhanced service delivery.
05
Legal Services
Responsible for ensuring regulatory compliance, minimizing legal risks, managing disputes, and upholding the legal rights of the BHIS.
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Medical Service, Standards & Quality Assurance
MSSQA department is essential for ensuring the provision of high-quality medical care, setting treatment standards, and maintaining service excellence.
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Planning, Research & Statistics
PRS department plays a vital role in shaping the BHIS’ strategic direction, optimizing operations, and informing decision-making through data-driven insights.