FG Unveils New HMO for Civil Servants

The Federal Government has introduced a new Health Maintenance Organisation (HMO) specifically tailored for civil servants, titled Federal Civil Service Health Maintenance Limited.

This announcement was made by Dr. Ibrahim Abubakar Kana, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Defence, as conveyed by Barr. Henshaw Ogubike, the Director of Information and Public Relations at the Ministry of Defence on Friday.

The creation of this HMO was approved by President Bola Tinubu, signaling the government’s acknowledgment of the vital role played by its workforce.

Dr. Kana stressed the importance of this initiative, emphasizing its role in safeguarding the health and providing peace of mind to civil servants.

Unlike existing HMOs like the NHIS, which cater to servicemen and their dependents, the new scheme aims to enhance healthcare delivery specifically for Federal Civil Servants.

Dr. Kana urged civil servants to embrace this new scheme, highlighting its potential to usher in a new era of healthcare provision.

The briefing, convened at the behest of the Head of Civil Service of the Federation, Dr. Folashade Yemi-Esan , aimed to inform Labor Union representatives in the FCT about the key features and benefits of the newly approved health insurance scheme.

Ms. Daju Kachallom mni, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, emphasized the transformative impact of this decision on the nation’s healthcare landscape.

She highlighted that the scheme would cover all civil servants, both serving and retired, addressing concerns raised about poor services from existing HMOs and aspects not covered by the National Health Insurance Scheme.