New nhif kenya rates effective jan 2017 elearning feeds. You can also refer to the nhif rates pdf to ascertain the charges. Following kenya gazette notice dated february 6th 2015, the new nhif rates. Talks with unions delay new nhif rates advertisement the proposed deductions were further delayed by talks between employers and unions, led by the trade unions congress of kenya. In 2015, the nhif introduced reforms in premium contribution rates, benefit packages, and provider payment methods. Fund means the national hospital insurance fund established by section 3. Calculate paye using the new kra paye rates, nhif returns and nssf returns. The rates were updated in a gazette notice published by nhif on march 26th 2018. How to register for nhif in kenya updated 2020 urban.
National hospital insurance fund nhif kenya registration, rates, card, forms, benefits and contacts nhif list of hospitals is diverse and guarantees nhif member to enjoy medical services regardless of where they are. Nhif has 61 fully autonomous branches across the country. The nhif rates and benefits calculation is based on gross income. Nhif registration is for all eligible members from both the formal and informal sector. Nssf annual report and financial statements for the year ended 30 june 2015. Formerly, members were restricted to specific hospitals but not anymore under the new nhif super cover. The national hospital insurance fund is a government body that provides health insurance cover to kenyans. Below are the 2020 payment criteria for the employed in.
For those in the formal sector, it is compulsory to be a member. Kenya has prioritized the attainment of universal health coverage uhc through the expansion of health insurance coverage by the national hospital insurance fund nhif. The higher nhif rates to be levied could mean a heavier social security tax burden for international assignees in kenya and kenyan assignees overseas. Examining purchasing reforms towards universal health. While the highest contribution shall be ksh 1,700 on a monthly income over ksh 100,000 as shown in. This is the primary provider of health insurance in kenya with a mandate to enable all kenyans to access quality and affordable health services. You can also check your nhif balance on the phone anytime how to include your spouse and children in your nhif card.
This table is based on nssf act 20 and deloitte kenya interpretation notes. Well, you can make use of the widely available calculator programs online. The new nhif reforms were characterized by weak purchasing actions. The nhif membership is open to all kenyans who have attained the age of 18 years and years and have a monthly income of more than ksh. Kenya kra paye calculator 2020 income tax, nssf, nhif.
The nhif rates and its benefits calculation is based on the gross income. How to register for nhif online portal, membership forms. The new terms will see outpatients get an increase of between 75 per cent and 233 per cent for various. Nssf annual report and financial statements for the year ended 30 june 2017. The reports further indicated that membership fees for the new packages were pegged at sh192,000, sh384,000 and. Informal sector workers make up only 39 per cent of the 5. New nhif rates gazette, take effect in april 2015 posted on february, 2015 by admin the chairman and the chief executive officer of the national hospital insurance fund nhif in consultation with the cabinet secretary for health have gazetted the new nhif. List of all nhif outpatient hospitals in kenya as of 2019. Youll notice it is possible to switch between the old nssf rates and the new ones for purposes of processing pay slips pre2014.
Nhif provides medical insurance cover and is open to all individuals who have attained the age of 18 years and have a monthly income of more than ksh 1,000 and below contribution rates are based on an individuals gross income. Insurance fund nhif into the national health insurance fund at the present conjuncture and the managerial and financial imperatives for this change. Payroll tax calculator in kenya kenyan new year 2020. An essential package of health services ephs can be defined as the package of services that the government is providing or is aspiring to provide to its citizens in an equitable manner. While the highest contribution shall be ksh 1,700 on a monthly income over ksh 100,000 as shown in the table below. Nhifs average personnel costs benchmarked to similar local institutions appear to be reasonable 19 expenses benchmarking kshs 000 nhif nhif nssf kcb group nbk kws consolidated bank audited fy09 unaudited fy10 audited fy09 audited fy09 audited fy09 audited fy08 audited fy08. The national health insurance fund act, 1999 arrangement of sections section title part i preliminary i short title and commencement. You can add your spouse and children in your nhif card by just visiting any of the nhif branch offices or huduma kenya center near. Normally, clearance of hospital is mandarory upon treatment.
Regarding the benefits, nhif chief executive george mwangi, said that it had put kenya on the path to achieving universal health care. This study examines national health insurance fund nhif in tanzania as a tool for improving universal coverage and accessibility to health care services was conducted in dar es salaam city. Nhif announces rates it will pay to hospitals in medical. The national insurer further expressed that private health facilities had been frustrating plans to rollout outpatient covers, by opposing the new outpatient rates. Available nhif forms general claim form, out patient claim form, treatment outside kenya form, choice of outpatient medical facility form. Save time and get tanzania nhif forms details here at. The nhif new rates are undeniably higher, and have caused the recent nhif saga among formally employed kenyans. With the introduction of new rates, the lowest contribution shall be ksh 150 per month on monthly income up to ksh 5,999. Nhif contributions calculator paye insurance contributions.
The chairman and the chief executive officer of the national hospital insurance fund nhif in consultation with the cabinet secretary for health gazetted the new nhif rates in february, 2015. The main objective was to explore factors affecting accessibility to health care services and challenges in health care. Kenya increase in hospital insurance fund rates kpmg. The health sector in kenya relies on several sources of funding.
Among the benefits in the enhanced nhif cover is general consultations with doctors, laboratory tests, drugs, x. Nssf annual report and financial statements for the year ended 30 june 2016. New nhif kenya rates effective jan 2017 educational technology 6 jun 2017 06. For those in the informal sector and retirees, membership is open and voluntary.
It is hoped that universal health coverage will go a long way in building the social pillar in kenyas vision 2030 since, over the next 5 to 10 years, the majority of poor kenyans will have. Nhif rates 2018 for employed and self employed latest. Policy brief on national hospital insurance fund nhif. A girl weighed down by a tumour on her arm has been admitted to moi teaching and referral. This comes three months after nhif rates were increased in order for the national health insurance fund to offer a better package to its beneficiaries. Each of these branches offers all nhif services including payment of benefits to hospitals or members or employers. With the initiation of new nhif rates, the lowest contribution shall be ks 150 per month on a monthly salary of up to kshs 5,999. Now, if you are not already rolled on to nhif, check out how to register for nhif. The system will notify you of your application status by sending a notification sms message to the contributors mobile number. Operate in all regions and districts and services are available in the mainland and zanzibar for union government staff residing in zanzibar. Extend access to east africa in case a member is on official duties within the region. Workers to pay new nhif rates from april 1 daily nation.
Below are the 2020 payment criteria for the employed in various salary brackets. Kenya has therefore developed a set of services to be provided to its citizens. Nhif registers all eligible members from both the formal and informal sector. Policy brief on national hospital insurance fund nhif key policy considerations for promoting livelihoods and inclusion of vulnerable women domestic workers and women small scale traders from slums in nairobi in nhif policy brief outline. Pdf examining purchasing reforms towards universal. New nhif rates implementation kenya flower council. We examined the influence of these reforms on nhifs purchasing practices and their. Fillable and fill online how to register for nhif online portal, membership forms, covers, payment and benefits 2018. Firstly, the new premium contribution rates were inadequately communicated and unaffordable for certain citizen groups. You have to enter your basic salary and benefits to receive the figure. We have got the latest nhif rates for the employed and selfemployed. Nurses, federation of kenyan employers fke, central organization of trade unions cotu and teachers have raised questions over the new nhif rates.
Selfemployed or workers in the kenyan informal sector are obliged by law to contribute a monthly charge of ksh 500 effective 1st june of 2015. The national health insurance fund nhif has an attractive benefits package that is offered to its beneficiaries through accredited health facilities countrywide. Jinsi ya kujikinga na corona virus basic protective measures against the new coronavirus national health insurance fund nhif is an alternative financing option in the health sector which is a result of governments decision to implement health sector reforms programs. Kenya healthcare federation khf engages national hospital insurance fund nhif on their new roll out schemes. New nhif insurance packages spark debate the citizen. The nhif membership is open to all kenyans who have attained the age of 18 years and years and have a monthly income of more than ksh 1,000 and contribution rates are based on an individuals gross income. Under the new nhif rates, the lowest paid employee earning sh6,000 will contribute sh150, while the highest paid employer earning sh100,000 and above will part with sh2,000 per month. It is compulsory to be a member for those in the formal sector while membership is open and voluntary for those in the informal sector and for retirees. This is a comprehensive list of accredited nhif outpatient hospitals in kenya as of 2019. But the nhif new rates are sorely for public good, and reflect the rising cost of healthcare in kenya. Consequently, employers are advised to make arrangements to submit their contributions in accordance to the new nssf act as outlined below. You can now make nhif contributions easily and conveniently using the nhif mobile app and jambopay wallet.
The cover is exclusive to nhif contributors and their dependents. The new contribution plan to the nhif is pegged on a gross income structure presented by nhif and outlined in the gazette notice. The nhif benefit package is modelled along the kenya essential healthcare package. The number of people who use a service or accept an intervention that is offered where in this study is the nhif scheme. Below is a table guide that will demonstrate your transitional payments. Outpatient nhif cover services included in these new nhif rates are as follows. In kenya, the national hospital insurance fund nhif rates have undergone a significant revision upwards with effect from 1 april 2015. Top up your wallet via mpesa paybill number 823263 and your phone number as business number. The new development comes follows social media reports suggesting that nhif had already rolled out the new packages, namely najali, wekeza and timiza. The national hospital insurance fund nhif is the primary provider of health insurance in kenya, with a mandate to enable all kenyans to access quality and affordable health services nhif is positioning itself as a key player in the attainment of universal healthcare in the country.
519 1329 724 194 1377 16 76 1367 28 1158 1258 87 1485 1209 938 1367 1445 798 620 377 173 1187 203 266 1291 1361 1349 848 87