Apply In-Person:

1. Application for National Health Insurance Fund in Ethiopia is available in the Ethiopian Health Insurance Agency (EHIA) contact link
2. Applicant must provide all necessary information in the application form.
3. Documents that are needed for this procedure are mentioned under “Required Documents” section of this page.
4. Applicant should carry photocopies and originals of all the documents while applying for this procedure.
5. Applicant should attach photocopies of documents (whichever is necessary) along with the application form while submitting the application form.
6. The fee for this procedure has to be paid as per authority’s request.
7. If all above-mentioned procedures were followed properly by the applicant, the health insurance fund will be provided within one month.
8. Applicant can collect their document by visiting the office after one month or after getting a confirmation email or SMS from concerned authorities.
9. If there is no information related to fund is provided to the applicant within a month, they can visit the office to know the status of their application.
   

• Keble ID Card
• Letter of Introduction from the employer
• Passport sized photographs – 4
• Birth Certificate
• Work Permit (in case of a foreigner)
• Certificate of Registration
• PIN Certificate
  

Location: Addis Ababa
Address: Ethiopian Health Insurance Agency,
Behind Balcha Hospital,
Dama House Building, Addis Ababa,
Ethiopia
Contact: (+251) 011-557-66-98 or (+251) 011-557-67-15
E-mail Address: ethia@ethionet.et
Contact link

Citizens of Ethiopia and permanent residents of Ethiopia who are above the age of 18 and above are eligible for getting a national health Insurance Fund.

Fee for this procedure has to be paid as per authority’s request.

Registration is valid until the monthly contribution is paid.

Ethiopian Health Policy link

Please attach sample completed documents which would help other people who would like to follow this procedure.

The processing time for this procedure is one month.

The following link provides details about the National Health Insurance Scheme YouTube link

• Applicant has to provide genuine information while applying for this procedure.
• Applicant must follow all instructions provided by concerned authorities properly.
  

• Employment Status
• ID Number
• Name
• Preferred Out Patient Medical Facility
• Date of Birth
• Gender
• Marital Status
• Postal Address
• Email Address
• Mobile Number
• Country of Residence
• Details of the Spouse (Name, ID number, contact details etc.)
• Employer’s or Organization’s official stamp
  

National Health Insurance Fund is necessary for individuals who are willing to take medical Insurance in Ethiopia.

• If a self-employed person has not contributed for 12 months after taking the card, then, the card will be deactivated.
• Claims will be submitted directly to the Insurance providers by the hospitals after the applicant of the health insurance is discharged from the hospital.
  

National Health Insurance Fund is seen as a security by some Employers before offering a job to an individual.

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• Applicant must be aware of rules and regulations before applying for NHIF.
• The main aim of the NHIF is to encourage hospitals towards quality improvement.
• In-Patient cover is provided for the contributor and their spouse and children.