Procedure
Apply via Agent
Apply In-Person:
- Application for Changing Information on NSSF card in Ethiopia is available in the Ethiopian Health Insurance Agency (EHIA) contact link
- Applicant must provide all necessary information in the application.
- Documents that are needed for this procedure are mentioned under “Required Documents” section of this page.
- Applicant should carry photocopies and originals of all the documents while applying for this procedure.
- Applicant should attach photocopies of documents (whichever is necessary) along with the application form while submitting the application form.
- There is no fee for this procedure.
- If all above-mentioned procedures are followed properly, change of information will be done within a day.
Required Documents
- Keble ID Card
- NSSF Membership Card
Office Locations & Contacts
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
Eligibility
Individuals in Ethiopia are registered with NSSF who are willing to change information in their NSSF card are eligible.
Fees
Application is free of charge.
Validity
Registration is valid until the monthly contribution is paid.
Documents to Use
Ethiopian Health Policy pdf link
Sample Documents
Please attach sample completed documents which would help other people who would like to follow this procedure.
Processing Time
The processing time for this procedure is one day.
The following link provides details about the National Social Security Fund YouTube link
Instructions
- Ethiopian Health Insurance Agency works from Monday to Friday.
- The working hours of Ethiopian Health Insurance Agency are 8:30 am to 5:30 pm.
Required Information
- Full Name
- NSSF Number
- Details of the Information which has to be changed
Need for the Document
Individuals with a national social security fund in Ethiopia can get basic financial security benefits upon retirement from work.
National Social Security Fund (NSSF) can be contributed by people who are over 18 years of age and are employed by employers of Ethiopia or self-employed can register and start making savings every month under this scheme.
Other uses of the Document/Certificate
Members who have applied for National Social Security Funds are eligible to gain benefits at the age of 55, when they get retire from their regular payment.
External Links
Others
- 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.
- The In-Patient cover is provided for the contributor and their spouse and children.