Community-Based Health Insurance (CBHI)
Protecting families from catastrophic healthcare costs. CBHI is a pre-payment system designed to ensure that every resident of Dire Dawa has access to essential medical care without facing financial hardship.
Targeted Regional Enrollment by 2025
What is Community-Based Health Insurance?
CBHI is a government-led health insurance scheme where members contribute a small, affordable annual premium. In return, the insurance covers the cost of medical care at enrolled health facilities. It operates on the principle of risk-pooling, ensuring that the healthy support the sick, and the rich support the poor.
- Eliminates out-of-pocket payments at the point of care.
- Increases access to essential medicines and diagnostics.
- Promotes equity by offering subsidized rates for vulnerable groups.
- Improves the quality of health facilities through guaranteed revenue.
Benefits of Enrolling in CBHI
By becoming a CBHI member, you secure your family's health and financial future. Here is what your membership covers:
Comprehensive Care
Covers outpatient consultations, inpatient hospitalization, essential surgeries, and maternity care services.
Free Medications
Access to prescribed essential drugs and medical supplies from the facility pharmacy at no additional cost.
Lab & Diagnostics
Includes necessary laboratory tests, X-rays, and ultrasound diagnostics required for accurate treatment.
Referral Coverage
If referred to a higher-level hospital (e.g., Dil Chora), your treatment and transport costs are covered.
How to Enroll in 4 Easy Steps
Joining the CBHI scheme is straightforward. Follow these steps to secure your family's health coverage today.
Visit the CBHI Office
Go to your nearest Kebele CBHI Coordination Office or the main bureau office.
Fill the Form
Complete the membership registration form with accurate household details.
Pay the Premium
Pay the annual subsidized premium based on your household category.
Get Your Card
Receive your CBHI membership card and start accessing free healthcare immediately.
CBHI Coordination Office
Mr. Solomon Girma
Mr. Solomon Girma oversees the implementation and expansion of the Community-Based Health Insurance scheme across Dire Dawa. With a background in health economics and rural development, he has been pivotal in increasing enrollment rates among informal sector workers.
He works closely with kebele leaders and health extension workers to ensure that marginalized communities understand the value of health insurance and can access the scheme without barriers.
"Health insurance is not a luxury for the rich; it is a safety net for all. Through CBHI, we are ensuring that no family in Dire Dawa is pushed into poverty because of medical bills."
Contact the CBHI Office
Visit Us
Dire Dawa Health Bureau
CBHI Office, Ground Floor
Kebele 04, Dire Dawa
Call Us
+251 25 111 3344
+251 25 111 3355
Email Us
cbhi@ddhb.gov.et
info@ddhb.gov.et