How pensioners can apply for PTAD’s health insurance scheme

The Pension Transitional Arrangement Directorate has opened registration for its health benefit programme for eligible Federal Defined Benefits Scheme pensioners.

The registration is being conducted through the PTAD Health Insurance Scheme online portal, where pensioners can complete their enrolment and access the healthcare benefit.

In a post on its X handle on Friday, PTAD posted, “Dear Federal DBS Pensioners, Registration is now open. Visit https://phis.ptad.gov.ng to register and access this important health benefit”

To register, eligible pensioners are required to visit the official PHIS portal and log in using their PTAD pension number and surname.

First-time users are required to complete an identity verification process, including taking a live selfie with a smartphone equipped with a front-facing camera.

Applicants are also expected to provide relevant personal information, including their address, emergency contact, next-of-kin details and preferred hospital. Pensioners are encouraged to provide their National Identification Number where available.

After completing the required information, applicants can submit their enrolment for processing. PTAD says approved applicants will receive notification by SMS and email, together with information on how to access their National Health Insurance Authority card.

The health benefit provides eligible pensioners with access to healthcare through NHIA-approved hospitals and health facilities across Nigeria.

The scheme is specifically for eligible pensioners and is not transferable to spouses, dependants or caregivers.

Pensioners who require assistance with the registration process can visit a PTAD state office for support from PHIS-trained officers.

PTAD has advised eligible Federal DBS pensioners to complete their registration through the designated portal and provide accurate information during the enrolment process.

Registration can be completed through the PTAD Health Insurance Scheme portal: PHIS Registration Portal

How to apply for PTAD’s health benefit

The PTAD Health Insurance Scheme (PHIS) is available to Federal Defined Benefits Scheme (DBS) pensioners managed by the Pension Transitional Arrangement Directorate. Registration is free. PPHIS

Steps to register

Visit the official PHIS portal:
PTAD Health Insurance Scheme portal

Log in using your PTAD pension number and surname. Your surname serves as the initial password for first-time access. PPHIS

Take a live selfie using a smartphone with a working front camera. This is used to verify your identity. PPHIS

Complete your personal details, including your address, emergency contact, next-of-kin information and preferred hospital. Your NIN is also recommended. PPHIS

Submit the enrolment. PTAD says approval typically takes about 72 hours, after which you will receive an SMS and email notification with instructions for accessing your NHIA card. PPHIS

What you need

PTAD pension number

Surname as registered with PTAD

Smartphone with a front camera

NIN, if available

Next-of-kin details

Preferred hospital

The scheme covers healthcare through NHIA-approved hospitals and health facilities in Nigeria. The insurance is for the eligible pensioner and is not transferable to spouses, dependants or caregivers. PPHIS

Pensioners who need assistance can also visit a PTAD state office, where a PHIS-trained officer can help with enrolment.