Lagos State Health Scheme is Mandatory for Residents- Jide Idris

Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Jide Idris (Right) discussing the Lagos State Health Scheme on Radio One-103.5 recently

(L-R) Dr. Jide Idris; Mrs. Hrriet Edumoh, State Programme Coordinator, USAID Health Finance and Governance Project; Prince Adeyinka Amosu, Director,  Lagos Operation, FRCN.

Highlights of the Interview:

• The scheme was passed into law in 2015

• It is mandatory for all residents of the State

• LASRRA card is a pre-requisite for registration

• A family of six pays N40,000.00 per month

• Entry point is Primary Health Care level

• Enrollee has the option to choose health facility of choice: Private or Public