Lagos State makes health insurance compulsory for residents and offers the state’s subsidised Ilera Eko plan at ₦15,000 per person per year, according to reports from The Punch and Legit.ng. The scheme is presented as a way to expand access to healthcare by requiring coverage through the state programme.
Both outlets describe Ilera Eko as the main entry point for residents under the new compulsory policy and highlight that the plan provides defined healthcare benefits. Legit.ng additionally focuses on practical guidance, explaining how people can enroll and what the scheme covers, including the relevance of benefit limits and how the offer compares with possible alternatives. The Punch emphasizes the policy’s mandatory nature and the pricing of the subsidised plan.
While both sources align on the compulsory requirement and the ₦15,000 annual cost, they differ slightly in emphasis: one article highlights the policy and cost, while the other provides enrollment-related information and more detail on the plan’s coverage structure.
