Getting health insurance in Nigeria is an important step towards securing healthcare services without the burden of high out-of-pocket health expenses. With a variety of options available, including the National Health Insurance Scheme (government Scheme) and private Health Maintenance Organizations (HMOs which you can register yourself or with your employer). Individuals and families can search […]
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Lagos State Health Insurance Scheme- Importance, Objectives and Coverage
Lagos State Health Insurance Scheme (LSHS) is a State government health initiative. It aims to provide affordable health coverage for Lagos State residents. The state House of Assembly created the Lagos State Health Scheme Bill. It was signed into law in May 2015. This insurance scheme has protected Lagos residents from massive medical bills. Importance […]
Social health insurance – What you need to know
Insurance is one of the largely under-tapped industries in Nigeria, although that is quickly changing in recent times. A subsidiary, social health insurance, is very important in a country, as it helps protect the average citizen, providing health care coverage. However, it is not very common today and is largely limited to the working class […]
Leadway Health Insurance
Depending on the type of health insurance coverage a person has, either the insured pays costs out of pocket and receives reimbursement, or the insurer makes payments directly to the provider. In countries without universal healthcare coverage, such as the United States, health insurance is commonly included in employer benefit packages. Here is all you […]
Requirements For Getting Health Insurance
Before now, to get health insurance in Nigeria, you will need to have a letter from your employer stating that you are covered under their insurance plan. You can also apply for a health insurance policy online. If you have a family member who is already insured, they may be able to get you on […]
Top 5 Health Insurance Companies in Nigeria
Health is wealth. We live in a world where most of the decisions you make, affect your health. You already know the state of the health care system in Nigeria. For instance, let’s say you have to perform surgery as soon as possible. Imagine not having enough funds to pay for the operation. This is […]
What is Health Insurance? Meaning, Types, The Best Policies, and How It Works
A lot of times, we do not plan for inevitable health failures that arise. We honestly do not spend enough time talking about the importance of health insurance is in our lives. Inasmuch as we all positively except to be healthy most of the time, life is generally unpredictable. The older you get, the more […]
NYSC Health Insurance – What you need to know
The national youth service corps is the body in charge of organizing and managing the service year for corp members in Nigeria. One of the major challenges it currently faces is the numerous health issues that could arise due to coronavirus. However, different steps are being taken to tackle the problem, and the latest is […]
Community based health insurance in Nigeria
Community based Health insurance in Nigeria is non-profit-making program that provides cover across groups like households, occupation-based, or individuals. Basically, it is very important because it provides health services on a very basic level to those that wouldn’t have access ordinarily. Therefore, it has become a very vital part of human living in Nigeria. What […]
8 points you should note when renewing your health insurance
With the rapid increase in the cost of health care, it is wise for every individual to get a health insurance policy. Health insurance helps you cover the cost supposing you have a medical emergency. Furthermore, it protects you from unexpected expenses. However, health insurance is usually proffered as one-year contracts and need a renewal […]