Who can apply
- Jamaican residents of any age
- Diagnosed with one or more chronic illnesses on the NHF benefit list
What to bring
- Valid government-issued photo identification
- Tax Registration Number (TRN)
- A completed application form with the medical section signed by your doctor
How to apply
- 1Have your doctor complete and sign the medical section of the form
- 2Submit the completed form to the NHF or a participating pharmacy
- 3Your NHF card arrives by mail or for collection
- 4Present the card with your prescription at a participating pharmacy
The NHF Card subsidises medication for chronic conditions including diabetes, hypertension, asthma, arthritis and several others. There is no age limit and no means test. If you have a covered condition, you qualify.
Good to know
Administered by
National Health Fund
How this office helps
The office keeps forms on hand and can explain the difference between the NHF Card and JADEP, which residents often confuse.