5,000 Lagosians Get Free Health Insurance On Sanwo-Olu’s Birthday

No fewer than 5000 Lagosians are to be enrolled in the Ilera Eko Social Health Plan – courtesy of the Lagos State Executive Council.

The state’s Commissioner for Information and Strategy , Mr. Gbenga Omotoso who disclosed this to journalists said the gesture is to celebrate Governor Sanwo-Olu’s 57th birthday that will be celebrated today, June 25 and in the spirit of his compassion for the indigent and vulnerable.

Omotoso explained that the beneficiaries will have access to quality health care services and drugs under the ILERA EKO standard plan at no cost to them.

He said, ‘’Nominees will be selected from the Lagos State Social Protection Register. An equal number of the 5000 eligible beneficiaries are to be selected from the five IBILE divisions of the State and will enjoy Universal Health Coverage.

‘’These beneficiaries have been identified using a multi-dimensional poverty index tool, which includes the poverty means-testing to ensure accuracy, reliability and validity of the data generated.

‘’ILERA EKO is the state’s social health insurance plan managed by Lagos State Health Management Agency (LASHMA), which offers the basic minimum health plan that provides quality and affordable healthcare for all Lagos residents, especially the middle and low-income earners as well as the vulnerable.’’

The commissioner explained that services on the plan include, general consultations; specialist consultations; management of uncomplicated chronic diseases (Diabetes, Hypertension, Asthma); maternal and newborn care; normal delivery and caesarean section; dental  care (with Composite filling) and eye care, including glasses.

‘’There are also minor and major surgeries; laboratory tests and scans; HIV/TB Testing services; Emergency Health Services; Cancer Care and the provision of prescribed drugs.

‘’A policy cycle under the ILERA EKO Health Insurance Plan runs for 12 calendar months in which an enrollee’s policy is due for renewal before the 25th day of the 12th month to enable such subscribers to have access to care the next month (Start of renewed policy cycle).

‘’The selected beneficiaries will commence access to care from July 1, 2022.’’