Nepal Life Insurance (Visit website, opens in a new tab)
Life insurer offering medical and critical-illness cover.
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Nepal
Mixed public and privateHow health coverage works
In Nepal, health cover mixes public programmes with private insurance.
Public facilities and the contributory Social Health Insurance programme run by the Health Insurance Board cover part of the population. Private health insurance is offered by non-life and life insurers.
Private health insurance
NLG Insurance (Visit website, opens in a new tab)
Non-life insurer with medical, motor and property policies.
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Shikhar Insurance (Visit website, opens in a new tab)
Non-life insurer offering medical, motor and travel policies.
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Key facts
| Official source | Health Insurance Board |
|---|---|
| Insurers listed | Nepal Life Insurance, NLG Insurance, Shikhar Insurance |
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Frequently asked questions
How does health insurance work in Nepal?
Public facilities and the contributory Social Health Insurance programme run by the Health Insurance Board cover part of the population. Private health insurance is offered by non-life and life insurers.
Is private health insurance mandatory in Nepal?
It depends on your situation. Nepal 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 Nepal?
Well-known insurers listed for Nepal, in alphabetical order: Nepal Life Insurance, NLG Insurance, Shikhar Insurance. This is not a ranking or a recommendation.
Where can I find official information on health cover in Nepal?
Health Insurance Board: https://www.hib.gov.np