National Health Index

The National Health Index (NHI) is a mechanism for uniquely identifying every health care user.

Given the critical nature of this change and the extended compliance date to 1st July 2026, contact us with your readiness status.

About National Health Index (NHI)

The National Health Index (NHI) is a unique identifier assigned to each person who receives healthcare in New Zealand.
National Health Index Statement of Use

About the National Health Index
Finding out the information about you in the National Health Index (NHI)

How to obtain information held against your National Health Index (NHI) number
NHI FAQs

Frequently asked questions about the National Health Index
Upcoming changes to NHI

Important information from Health New Zealand about upcoming changes to NHI.
NHI New Format Compliance

Suppliers can find the NHI Compliance Test, Test data and New Format Compliance Form here

About National Health Index (NHI)