National Health Insurance Scheme

I am pleased to welcome you to the official website of the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS). The Scheme established under Act 35 of 1999 by the Federal Government of Nigeria, is aimed at providing easy access to healthcare for all Nigerians at an affordable cost through various prepayment systems.

NHIS is totally committed to securing universal coverage and access to adequate and affordable healthcare in order to improve the health status of Nigerians, especially for those participating in the various programmes/products of the Scheme.

Health insurance is a social security system that guarantees the provision of needed health services to persons on the payment of token contributions at regular intervals..
The National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) is a body corporate established under Act 35 of 1999 by the Federal Government of Nigeria to improve the health of all Nigerians at an affordable cost. The NHIS Act is the statutory authority for the Scheme’s benefits programmes as well sets the general rules and guidelines for the operation of the Scheme.