The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) has announced a temporary suspension of the one-month waiting period for newly registered members of the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS), as well as for individuals renewing their membership after it has been expired for more than three months.
In a public notice, the Authority stated that the waiver will be in effect from now through 14 December 2025 as part of this year’s NHIS Active Month campaign.
This means all eligible persons who enrol or renew within the period will enjoy immediate access to NHIS services without the usual waiting period.
The NHIA explained that the initiative aims to expand access to healthcare and encourage more people to remain active members of the scheme. It described the campaign as part of ongoing efforts “to make it easier for everyone to stay active on the Scheme and to ensure that no one is left behind in accessing healthcare.”
The Authority urged the public to take advantage of the temporary waiver by enrolling or renewing their membership through any NHIS district office, the MyNHIS app, or the *929# short code. Members were also encouraged to activate Auto-Renewal to prevent future lapses in coverage.
“We urge everyone, especially those whose membership has expired for more than three months, to renew promptly and continue enjoying the benefits of quality, affordable healthcare,” the NHIA statement said.
