Overview

The National Health Insurance Authority Act, 2022 is a Nigerian federal law that establishes the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) to replace the former National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS). The Act mandates compulsory health insurance for all Nigerian residents, creating a regulatory framework for various health insurance schemes, including contributory schemes, Health Maintenance Organizations (HMOs), Mutual Health Associations, and Third-Party Administrators. It establishes the Vulnerable Group Fund to provide coverage for indigent citizens, funded from the Basic Health Care Provision Fund and other sources. The Act outlines the governance structure, including a Governing Council and a Director-General, and sets rules for licensing, contributions, quality assurance, and penalties for non-compliance. It repeals the previous National Health Insurance Scheme Act (Act 35 of 1999) and includes provisions for arbitration, financial management, and reciprocal agreements with other countries. The document is an official legal text published in the Federal Republic of Nigeria Official Gazette on May 24, 2022, with the short title 'National Health Insurance Authority Act, 2022' and designated as Act No. 17.

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