With the courtesy of the Lagos State Executive Committee, more than 5,000 Lagos are enrolled in the Ilera Eko Social Health Plan.
Gbenga Omotoso, a state intelligence commissioner who disclosed this to journalists, said the gesture was to celebrate Governor Sanwo-Olu’s 57th birthday, which is celebrated today, June 25, for the poor and the vulnerable. Said his compassionate spirit towards.
Omotoso explained that beneficiaries will have free access to quality medical services and medicines under the ILERAEKO standard plan.
He said, “Candidates will be selected from the Lagos Social Protection Registration. The same number of 5,000 eligible beneficiaries will be selected from the state’s five IBILE departments and enjoy universal health insurance.
“These beneficiaries have been identified using a multidimensional poverty index tool that includes a poverty means test to ensure the accuracy, reliability and validity of the generated data.
“ILER AEKO is a state social health insurance plan managed by the Lagos State Health Administration (LASHMA), which is the basic minimum to provide quality and affordable health care to all Lagos residents, especially low- and middle-income earners. We provide a limited health plan. As a vulnerability. “
The Commissioner explained that the services of the plan would include general consultation. Consultation by an expert. Management of uncomplicated chronic diseases (diabetes, hypertension, asthma); Maternal and neonatal care; Normal delivery and cesarean section; Dental treatment (using composite resin) and ophthalmic treatment including eyeglasses.
“There are also minor and major surgeries. Laboratory testing and scanning. HIV / TB testing services; emergency medical services; cancer treatment and prescription medicine.
” The policy cycle based on the ILERA EKO health insurance plan runs for 12 calendar months, the subscriber’s policy is updated by the 25th of the 12th month, and such subscribers will have access to care for the following month. (Update start policy cycle).
“Selected beneficiaries will begin access to care from 1 July 2022.”
