Who We Are

ABOUT BHIS

We are committed to your health needs

Eight years of quality health insurance

Bayelsa Health Insurance Scheme (BHIS) is a social security programme designed by the state government, where healthcare services of enrolees are paid from the common pool of funds contributed by participants in the scheme.

Chairman

Prof. O.E Kunle Olowu

E.S

Dr. Zuoboemi Agadah

Mandate

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.

Mission

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.

Vision

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.

BHIS Commencement

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.

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.

01

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.

06

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.

07

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.

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Departments

Working programs

Satisfied Enrolees

About BHIS

Bayelsa Health Insurance Scheme (BHIS) is a social security programme designed by the state government, where healthcare services of enrolees are paid from common pool of funds contributed by participants in the scheme.

Contact Details

Health Insurance House,
State Secretariat Complex,
Ovom, Yenagoa,
Bayelsa State.