How do I know if my NHIS card is active in Ghana?
How do I know if my NHIS card is active in Ghana?
Steps to check your NHIS Membership Validity
- Dial *929# – All Networks.
- Choose Option 1.
- Select NHIS Card.
- Enter Your Membership Number.
Is NHIS national ID in Ghana?
Currently, the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) card administered by the NHIA is one of the principal recognizable national ID cards used by financial institutions in the country in fulfillment of part of the Know-Your-Customer requirements of the Bank of Ghana.
How much does NHIS card cost in Ghana?
How much does it cost to renew my NHIS membership?
| The category you belong to | Price of renewal |
|---|---|
| People below 18 years | GH₵ 6.00 |
| People above 70 years | GH₵ 6.00 |
| Active SSNIT contributors | GH₵ 6.00 |
| All other adults (18 – 69 years) | GH₵ 28.00 |
Why is my NHIS card inactive?
Defaulters shall serve a three month waiting period before accessing healthcare under NHIS, except for pregnant women and under five year olds. The membership card of all categories of members expires after five years. Membership cards shall therefore be replaced once every five years.
How can I check my NHIS status?
Go to nhisonline.com. Click on register. Input the required information (Name, Surname, NHIS number DOB, etc.) and submit.
Can Ghana Card be used for NHIS?
The National Health Insurance Authority as part of advancing its technological innovations to service all critical stakeholders has recently released the use of the Ghana Card for NHIS linkage and membership renewals to enable active members to access quality healthcare across all the credentialed Healthcare Facilities …
What are the disadvantages of NHIS?
The disadvantages of NHIS according to respondents include non-dispensing expensive drugs (60.9%), non-availability of NHIS forms (24.5%), poor attitude of health workers (10.4%) and inadequate coverage (4.2%).
How do I renew my expired NHIS card?
The NHIS Mobile Renewal is a convenient method to renew NHIS policy by dialling dedicated NHIS short-code *929# (service is currently being piloted on *842*10# and is open in Asuogyaman and West Mamprusi districts). The mobile renewal service can be accessed from all networks.
How do I recover my NHIS card?
For replacement of your card:
- Contact the district office or NHIS agent in your community.
- Fill a replacement form and pay the processing fee where applicable.
- You will be issued with a new ID card.
