Affordable Healthcare For All Nigerians
National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA)
Financial access to quality healthcare for all Nigerians through the NHIA Act 2022, achieving Universal Health Coverage by 2030
Digital Health Records
Electronic Health Records (EHR)
Secure, accessible, and comprehensive patient records system enabling seamless healthcare delivery across all facilities
Telemedicine Services
Virtual Healthcare Consultation
Connect with healthcare professionals remotely through video consultations, instant messaging, and AI-powered symptom checking
Integrated Healthcare Ecosystem
Connecting the Value Chain
Seamless integration of appointments, billing, insurance, pharmacy, and laboratory services for efficient healthcare delivery
Quality Healthcare for All
Universal Health Coverage by 2030
Ensuring financial access to quality healthcare for all Nigerians through contributory and non-contributory health insurance programmes
Healthcare Innovation
Transforming Nigerian Healthcare
Leveraging technology to improve healthcare outcomes, reduce costs, and enhance patient experience nationwide
NHIA Programmes & Services
Health Insurance Programmes
Formal Sector Programme
Health insurance for government workers covering employee, spouse, and up to four biological children with additional dependent enrollment
- Employee coverage
- Family coverage
- Nationwide access
GIFSHIP
Group, Individual & Family Social Health Insurance Programme providing coverage for informal sector workers, self-employed individuals and families
- Informal sector coverage
- Self-employed plans
- Family enrollment
Vulnerable Group Fund
Supporting people with disabilities, refugees, pregnant women, children under five, IDPs, and other vulnerable populations
- Children under 5
- Pregnant women
- Persons with disabilities
Additional Programmes
BHCPF
Basic Health Care Provision Fund supporting preventive, protective, promotive, curative, and rehabilitative healthcare services
- Primary healthcare
- Emergency treatment
- Public health security
Private Sector (OPSSHIP)
Organized Private Sector Social Health Insurance Programme covering private sector employees, spouses, and four biological children
- Employee coverage
- Spouse & children
- HMO choice
TISHIP
Tertiary Institutions Social Health Insurance Programme - healthcare support system for students in tertiary institutions across Nigeria
- Student coverage
- Campus healthcare
- Affordable premiums
State Insurance (SSHIAs)
State Social Health Insurance Agencies organizing health insurance at the state level for expanded coverage
- State-level coverage
- Local access
- Community health
About NHIA Platform
The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) was established under the National Health Insurance Act, signed into law on May 19, 2022, replacing the National Health Insurance Scheme Act of 1999.
NHIA's mandate is to attain Universal Health Coverage (UHC) in Nigeria by 2030. We mobilize and pool financial resources for strategic purchasing of affordable and quality healthcare for all Nigerians.
With 38 state and federal offices, 82 accredited HMOs, and over 15,458 accredited healthcare providers, NHIA connects all stakeholders to ensure financial access to quality healthcare.
Learn More About NHIA
Integrated Healthcare
Connecting the entire healthcare value chain for better outcomes
Get In Touch
Contact NHIA Healthcare Support for inquiries about patient registration, appointments, or technical assistance.
Headquarters
NHIA HEADQUARTERS
Plot 297, POW Mafemi Crescent,
off Solomon Lar Way, Utako District,
Abuja, Nigeria
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