Archives: FAQs
Who is will be contributing to the scheme?
Section 34, of the act states that, every resident of The Gambia shall pay the annual contributions to be determined…
Is the NHIS free for all?
No. It is only free for People in the exempt category as per the NHIS Act , 2021
Is the Insurance covering for overseas treatment?
No, the NHIS covers only local treatments.
Are all diseases covered by the Insurance?
No. The Health Benefit Package outlines the interventions covered by the NHIS.
Who is covered by scheme?
A resident of The Gambia shall register with the Scheme within two years of the coming into force of the…
What is Health Insurance?
Health Insurance is an agreement in which an insurance company (Authority) agrees to pay for some or all your medical…
What is Universal health coverage (UHC)?
UHC means that all people have access to the full range of quality health services they need, when and where…
What is NHIS?
The National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) was established by The National Health Insurance Act, 2021. The purpose of the Scheme…