Health & life insurance in Namibia: all guides

Health & life · NamibiaMedical aid in Namibia: funds, members and your rights7 medical aid funds on NAMFISA's register, 219,790 beneficiaries, N$23,205 spent per beneficiary a year.2 min read · Updated 31 October 2026

Health & life · NamibiaSocial Security Commission (SSC) Namibia: maternity leave, sick leave and death benefits1.8% of basic wage, shared 50/50; maternity at 100% up to N$20,000; sick leave at 75%; N$15,000 on death or retirement.2 min read · Updated 31 October 2026

Health & life · NamibiaFuneral cover in Namibia: policies, payouts and public grantsA funeral policy is long-term insurance; NAMFISA says most insurers pay within 24–48 hours. Plus the N$7,000 MVA and N$4,500 SSC grants.2 min read · Updated 31 October 2026

Health & life · NamibiaLife insurance in Namibia: insurers, lapses and your rights15 long-term insurers, N$14.4 billion of premiums in 2024; policies lapse when premiums fall into arrears.2 min read · Updated 31 October 2026

Health & life · NamibiaSSC contribution and maternity benefit calculator (Namibia)0.9% + 0.9% of basic wage up to N$12,500; maternity at 100% up to N$20,000 a month.2 min read · Updated 31 October 2026