The Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) has announced its intention to support pensioners with chronic conditions through a partnership with the newly established Mahama Cares program.
This initiative aims to significantly reduce the financial burden on pensioners and enhance their welfare.
The collaboration comes in response to concerns raised by the leadership of the National Pensioners Association (NPA) regarding the health needs of retirees, leading them to urge SSNIT for assistance.
During the 2025 Pensioners’ Engagement Forum in Kumasi, SSNIT’s Director General, Kwesi Afreh Biney, assured attendees that the organization would work closely with Mahama Cares to provide necessary support for members living with chronic diseases.
“We’ve assured them that, we will work together with the Mahama Cares programme and ensure that, whatever support we can also provide goes into ensuring that, those living with chronic diseases get the requisite support,” he said.
Mr. Biney also revealed plans of SSNIT to roll out its own telemedicine channel by the end of the year, aimed at providing medical advice to members in communities lacking health facilities.
He further stressed the importance of engaging with pensioners, acknowledging their vital role in the pension sector, and pledged to address their concerns promptly.
Nana Adarkwah Tuffour, the Ashanti Regional Chairman of the National Pensioners Association, stated that many pensioners might not have survived without the introduction of SSNIT.
He emphasized that the institution is crucial for the well-being of both the pensioners and their families.
Nana Adarkwah believes that assisting members with chronic conditions by utilizing Mahama Cares will significantly improve their health care delivery.
He expressed gratitude to SSNIT’s leadership, particularly Mr. Kwesi Afreh Biney, for going above and beyond routine pension payments to show genuine concern for the well-being of retirees.
Mr. Tuffour also commended SSNIT for organizing health screenings for members, which he believes reflects a deeper understanding of pensioners’ dignity and health needs.
He encouraged fellow pensioners to actively participate in such forums, explaining that they are essential for building trust and fostering progress.
The Regional Chairman urged members to promote the SSNIT Scheme by encouraging others, especially the self-employed, to enroll.
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