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Setting up health insurance

How to set up my health insurance

Who is this for?

This is for any of the following persons:

  1. Residents of Edo state
  2. Edo State Government civil and public servants
  3. Students resident in Edo State
  4. Pensioners in Edo State
  5. Persons living with disability
  6. Companies in Edo State

On this page

  1. Choose the right plan for you
  2. Steps to get health insurance

Choose the right plan for You

We have different health insurance plans to help you stay healthy:

  1. Out-Patient Plan
  • For people who need doctor visits but do not stay in hospital
  • Good if you just need check-ups or quick treatments
  1. Student Health Plan
  • For students in higher schools and universities
  • Helps students get medical care easily
  1. Health Plan for Small Business Owners
  • For people who work for themselves
  • For small groups and community workers
  • Two types of plans:

A. Bronze Plan - Basic coverage

B. Silver Plan - More protection

  1. Health Plan for Pensioners
  • For retired workers
  • Helps older people get medical care
  1. Health Plan for People with Disabilities
  • Special plan for residents living with disabilities
  • Gives extra support for medical needs
  1. Plan for Company Workers
  • For all people working in big companies
  • Full medical coverage
  1. Top Care Plan
  • For people who want extra medical services
  • More protection than other plans

Steps to get health insurance:

  1. Visit an Edo State Health Insurance Commission (EDOHIS) Office
  • Block B, 8th floor, secretariat building, Sapele road, Benin City
  • Block B, old SDP building, borehole road, Benin/Auchi road, Ekpoma
  • Edo state government building, adjacent post office, up garage, Auchi
  • 19A central park, Obahavbaye, Benin City

- Or visit their website: edhic.org

  1. Get an Enrolment Form
  • Fill out the form completely
  • Ask for help if you need it
  1. Pay for Your Insurance

Pay using:

  • Bank card
  • Bank transfer
  • Point of Sale (POS)
  1. Get Your ID Card
  • Collect your health insurance card
  • Keep it safe
  • Show it when you need medical care