The Lagos State Health Management Agency (LASHMA) has cautioned residents against making ILERA EKO Health Insurance premium payments into private bank accounts, stating that such actions are fraudulent.
Dr. Emmanuella Zamba, Permanent Secretary of LASHMA, emphasized that the agency operates a zero-cash policy and that payments should only be made into the Lagos State Health Fund (LASHEF).
Dr. Zamba revealed that investigations showed individuals who collected premiums personally either delayed payments or failed to remit them to the government.
She explained that payments must be recorded and linked to a policy number to be activated.
To ensure transparency, Dr. Zamba advised residents to use approved payment methods, including:
– Self-payment via e-bills at banks
– LASHMA’s official website: (link unavailable)
– USSD code: 6700006#
– Quickteller and other approved channels
Residents are also urged to include their policy number and names during payment for easy verification.
Dr. Zamba warned that any individual demanding ILERA EKO premium payments into personal accounts or spreading false messages would be apprehended and prosecuted.
LASHMA has reassured its commitment to providing affordable, equitable, reliable, and quality healthcare services to all residents, regardless of socio-economic status.