Cambodia

Mixed public and private

How health coverage works

In Cambodia, health cover mixes public programmes with private insurance.

Health coverage combines the NSSF scheme for formal employees, Health Equity Funds for poor households and a growing private sector. Voluntary private health insurance is offered by a small number of insurers.

Official source: National Social Security Fund Cambodia

Private health insurance

Key facts

Official sourceNational Social Security Fund Cambodia
Insurers listedForte Insurance, Infinity General Insurance, Manulife, Prudential
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Frequently asked questions

How does health insurance work in Cambodia?

Health coverage combines the NSSF scheme for formal employees, Health Equity Funds for poor households and a growing private sector. Voluntary private health insurance is offered by a small number of insurers.

Is private health insurance mandatory in Cambodia?

It depends on your situation. Cambodia mixes public programmes with private insurance; check the official source for the rules that apply to you.

Which health insurers can I look at in Cambodia?

Well-known insurers listed for Cambodia, in alphabetical order: Forte Insurance, Infinity General Insurance, Manulife, Prudential. This is not a ranking or a recommendation.

Where can I find official information on health cover in Cambodia?

National Social Security Fund Cambodia: https://www.nssf.gov.kh