Apply In-Person:

1. To Apply for National Health Insurance (NHIS) Card, the applicant has to approach the National Health Insurance Authority link
2. An application form will be provided to the applicant by the concerned officer or it can be downloaded in the following link link
3. The applicant has to fill in all the necessary details in the application form. (Incomplete applications are not accepted)
4. Make sure that the applicant has attached all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
5. The applicant has to attach photocopies of the required documents along with the application form while submitting it.
6. Submit all the documents with the completed form to the concerned officer.
7. The applicant has to pay the renew fee for an NHIS card is 30 Ghana cedes (about US$6.20).
8. After receiving the application, the concerned authority will check the submitted application and document set. If all are in place, the application will be accepted.
9. Then the application will be processed further. All the updates on the application status will be sent via SMS to the applicant’s mobile number.
10. They might take the photograph on the spot for the NHIS card.
11. Once the application is approved, the applicant will receive the NHIS card.
12. This entire process can be completed within 10 to 15 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

• Application Form link
• Proof of identity (e.g., passport, driver's license, voter ID card, national ID card, birth certificate).
• Proof of residency (e.g., utility bill, tenancy agreement).
• Passport-sized photograph.
• Fee receipt
• Any other documents (If required)

The National Health Insurance Authority
No. 36-6th Avenue, Opposite AU Suite,
Ridge Residential Area, Accra
Phone: +233 (0) 302 238136/ 233255/ 216970/ 241690
Email: info@nhia.gov.gh
Contact- link

To be eligible to apply for an NHIS card,

• The applicant must be a resident of Ghana.
• The applicant must be a Ghanaian citizen or a legal resident of Ghana.
• The applicant must be in one of the eligible categories of subscribers.

• The applicant has to pay the registration fee for an NHIS card is 30 Ghana cedes (about US$6.20).

• The NHIS card is valid for 10 years

• Application form link

Please attach sample completed documents that would help other people

• This entire process can be completed within 10 to 15 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

Videos explaining the procedure or to fill the applications.
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• Applicants must complete the application form before submitting it. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
• Applicants must provide genuine information while applying for this procedure.

• Name
• Address
• Phone no
• Passport details
• Family details
• Health Facility
• Income details

• The National Health Insurance (NHIS) card is a health insurance card issued by the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) in Ghana.
• It allows Ghanaian citizens and legal residents to access health care services at accredited health facilities in Ghana.

• For more information link

• This card will extend your coverage under the National Health Insurance Scheme.

link

• The NHIS card covers a wide range of health care services, including outpatient care, in-patient care, maternity care, and traditional medicine. It also covers the cost of some essential medicines.