Quick answer
SHA registration links you to the Social Health Authority so you can be identified as a member. Official registration channels are run by SHA and the government. What you'll need can depend on your situation.
What this means
Registration creates your SHA membership record. Everything else — premium, dependants, contributions and claims — builds on it, so getting it right matters.
Why you may be seeing it
- You haven't registered yet
- You started but aren't sure it completed
- You're registering on behalf of a parent or older relative
What information may matter
- Your identification details
- A phone number you actually use
- Household information you may be asked to share
What you can check
- Make sure the phone number you use is one you'll keep.
- Use official channels — SHA Desk is independent and not a registration office.
When assistance may be useful
Prefer someone to walk through it with you? SHA Desk offers assisted registration for people who'd rather not do it alone.
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Is SHA Desk an official registration centre?
No. SHA Desk is an independent assistance service. Registration itself happens through official SHA channels.
Can I register for someone else?
Many people help relatives. What's possible depends on the situation — tell SHA Desk who you're helping.
Official sources & references
Official procedures, requirements and benefits are set by the relevant authorities and can change.
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Published 6 October 2026. SHA Desk is an independent assistance service — not SHA, the Digital Health Agency or a government office. About SHA Desk