How To check or renew your NHIS (National Health Insurance Scheme)

Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to check or renew your NHIS (National Health Insurance Scheme) membership in Ghana using your mobile phone.

📱 USSD Code for NHIS Renewal & Status Check

The official USSD code is:

*929#

 

 

🔄 How to Check or Renew Your NHIS via USSD

✅ Step-by-Step Process

🔹 Step 1: Dial the USSD Code

•On your phone, dial *929#

•Press Call/Send

🔹 Step 2: Select the NHIS Option

•You’ll see a menu. Choose:

•1 – NHIS (for NHIS services)

🔹 Step 3: Choose the Service You Want

You’ll get options like:

•1 – Renew Membership

•2 – Link NHIS to Ghana Card

•3 – Check Validity

•4 – My Details

🔹 Step 4: If You Want to Check Your NHIS Status

•Choose 3 – Check Validity

•Enter your NHIS card number

•You’ll receive a message showing your membership status and expiry date.

🔹 Step 5: If You Want to Renew Your NHIS

•Choose 1 – Renew Membership

•Enter your NHIS number

•Follow the prompts to pay via Mobile Money (MTN, Vodafone, AirtelTigo)

🔹 Step 6: Confirm and Complete Payment

•After successful payment, you’ll get a confirmation message.

•Your NHIS card will be renewed immediately.

 

 

💳 Renewal Fees (as of recent updates)

•Children (under 18): GHS 6 – 8

•Adults: GHS 25 – 30

•Pregnant women: Free (with registration)

•SSNIT contributors: Free (but must link SSNIT to NHIS)

Note: Fees may vary slightly depending on the district or age group.

 

 

🆔 How to Link Your Ghana Card to NHIS

Still using *929#:

•Select Option 2 – Link NHIS to Ghana Card

•Enter your Ghana Card number

•Enter your NHIS number

•Confirm and submit

 

 

🧾 Tips:

•Always keep your NHIS card number and Ghana Card handy.

•Make sure your Mobile Money wallet has enough balance before renewal.

•If you face issues, visit the nearest NHIS office.