International Health Management Services (IHMS) — review & details
One of Nigeria's longer-established HMOs (founded 2001), listed on the NHIA accredited-HMO register (ID 11), with retail, corporate, SME and dedicated seniors' plans from its Lagos headquarters.
Operating since 2001
International Health Management Services (IHMS)
★★★★☆
Retail (individual/family), corporate, SME and seniors' plans; telemedicine on corporate plans
Cover Types
Listed on the NHIA accredited-HMO register (ID 11), verified August 2026
Accreditation
National HMO expanding branches across the 36 states and FCT (company's description); no provider-count published
Network
Households and employers who value a long operating history, and older Nigerians needing chronic-disease and dialysis cover
Best For
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Type
Pros
- Verified on the NHIA accredited-HMO register (ID 11)
- Operating since 2001 — a longer track record than most mid-tier HMOs
- Dedicated seniors' plan covering advanced diagnostics, cancer care, dialysis and chronic-disease management
Cons
- No provider-network or enrollee figures published, so scale claims cannot be independently checked
- Plan pricing is not displayed online — every plan requires a quote request
- Self-description as "Nigeria's leading HMO" is marketing, not an independent ranking
Fees, eligibility & documents
Fees
PremiumQualitative — request a quote. Pricing varies by plan tier (retail, SME, corporate, seniors) and group size; none is published on the website.
Eligibility
- Individuals and families (retail plans)
- SMEs and larger employers (group plans)
- Older adults via the seniors' plan, including chronic-condition cover
Documents needed
- Completed enrolment form
- Enrollee identification and contact details
- Premium payment for the chosen plan
How International Health Management Services (IHMS) compares in health insurance (hmos)
| International Health Management Services (IHMS) | Reliance HMO | Avon HMO | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cover Types | Retail (individual/family), corporate, SME and seniors' plans; telemedicine on corporate plans | — | — |
| Accreditation | Listed on the NHIA accredited-HMO register (ID 11), verified August 2026 | — | — |
| Network | National HMO expanding branches across the 36 states and FCT (company's description); no provider-count published | Wide hospital network | 2,500+ facilities, all 36 states |
| Best For | Households and employers who value a long operating history, and older Nigerians needing chronic-disease and dialysis cover | Value + technology | Nationwide access |
| Visit IHMS → | Get a quote → | Get a quote → |
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