Maternal mortality (MMR) is the second largest cause of female deaths in
Ghana. Yet, many households cannot afford the cost of skilled delivery The
study utilized the Panel Data Model to examine the impact of the fee-free
delivery (FEP) and the National Health Insurance Policy (NIP) exemptions
on MMR in Ghana. The Demographic and Health Survey reports on Ghana
from 2002 to 2009 served as the main data source. Data were analyzed using
Panel data model with within group fixed effects estimator.MMR declined
significantly over the period studied. Both FEP and NIP positively impacted
MMR at a 5% level of significance.In addition, skilled delivery was a
significant predictor of MMR. Stakeholders would do well to ensure that NIP
is adequately funded in order to sustain the decline in MMR.