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Table 2 Distribution of older persons by means of payment of premiums for NHIS membership

From: Towards universal access to healthcare for older adults: an assessment of the old-age exemption policy under Ghana’s National Health Insurance Scheme

Payment of premiums for NHIS membership

Unweighted N (weighted %)

Exempt as aged

658 (42.84)

Paid myself (Self-financing)

529 (35.03)

Paid by a relative/friend

288 (18.97)

Paid by othersa

57 (3.16)

Total

1532 (100.00)

  1. a Includes SSNIT, employers and other persons