Nhifs new monthly fees came into effect at the end of. Nhif in full is known as national hospital insurance fund. There is a raise in nssf contributions from a maximum of kshs 200 to the new rate of 6%. Failure to pay nhif penalties penalties for late payments to the national hospital insurance fund nhif were reduced in 2015 by governors amendments to the nhif act include. As highlighted earlier on this site, nhif is government state corporation which provides health insurance to kenyans over the age of 18 with a monthly income of ksh 1,000 and above. Apr 12, 2015 the new rates are already installed on wingubox payroll with the option of reverting back to old rates for the purposes of historical data processing. Nhif contributions rates to national hospital insurance fund for employed and self employed individuals for insurance cover. The nhif new rates have been effective from fate april 1st, 2015. 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. Secretary for health gazetted the new nhif rates in february, 2015. The rates were updated in a gazette notice published by nhif on march 26th 2018.
Nhif proposes changes to outpatient medical insurance visits. This means that payroll processing for april 2015 salaries going forward, will be done using the new nhif rates as shown below. 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. Establishment of board 1 there shall be established a board to be known as the national hospital insurance fund board of management which shall consist of a a chairman to be appointed by the president by virtue of his. Workers to pay new nhif rates from april 1 daily nation. Most attractive place to do business among emerging markets. The rates are categorized by various monthly income brackets. This is the second time the government has announced implementation of new nhif rates after workers umbrella central organisation of. The following is a refreshed table of nhif rates in 2020. National hospital insurance fund payments and faqs as with checking nhif payment status, making contributions is equally easy. National health insurance fund 1999 7 servant means, an employee of the government excluding, local, government, soldiers, police, prisons officers and those civil servants cov. Nhif has 61 completely selfruling branches the nation over. Prices were based on the december 2007january 2008 rates of pay, ni, materials costs, vehicle and fuel costs, overheads and profit etc.
Well, the new nhif rates took effect back in 2015 and it saw an increase in the amount paid particularly by high income earners as the government pushes towards free and quality healthcare in kenya. Health cs james macharia has said that the new nhif rates will stay. Payroll calculator in kenya kenyan paye nhif nssf tax. Cotu released a statement distancing itself from other workers unions who are opposing the new nhif rates. This study assesses the origins of the reform, its effect on management. Number at the back of their individual passport size photo. 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. However, the act has allowed for a transitional period building up to the 6%. About this product individuals in formal employment for this group contribution is mandatory, with contributions based on a graduated scale on income. Jan 29, 2015 learn to live the life god has called you to with nick vujicic at saddleback church duration. By wainaina wambu federation of kenya employers fke executive director jacqueline mugo and chairman linus gitahi. Over the years the insurance fund has seen a lot of changes all in a bid to make it more inclusive and more universal and this led to an increase of the contribution rates going up in 2012.
Selfemployed kenyans were paying ksh 160 monthly before the nhif new rates came into effect. Selfemployed or workers in the informal sector are required by law to contribute a monthly ksh 500 effective 1st june 2015. It was later transformed into a state of a corporation to improve its effectiveness and efficiency. New nhif kenya rates effective jan 2017 elearning feeds.
June 9, 2014 program overview the kenya national hospital insurance fund nhif is the oldest government insurance scheme in africa. The national hospital insurance fund nhif is the primary provider of health insurance in kenya. Learn to live the life god has called you to with nick vujicic at saddleback church duration. Insurance fund nhif into the national health insurance fund at the present conjuncture and the managerial and financial imperatives for this change. This is a list of all benefits offered by the national hospital insurance fund nhif. The national hospital insurance fund is a government body that provides health insurance cover to kenyans. Finance bill 2015, seeks to prescribe the rates of takes,and charge,s for the. Outpatient cover services included in these new nhif rates are.
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 rates that will be in force starting 1st april, 2015. Under the new rates schedule, the lowest monthly nhif deduction, which applies to employees earning kes 5999, will be at the rate of kes 150 per month, up from the previous minimum of kes 30 per month payable by employees earning kes. It is improved in that you can now get medical payments with your nhif membership of 80% while you pay 20% cash. This amount is enough to cater for you and all your beneficiaries in all nhif supercover hospitals as i had mentioned, the rates differ depending on the job group for civil servants and the. It is compulsory to be a member for those in the formal sector while membership is open and voluntary for. Jan 03, 2020 as you all know, nhif kenya is a stateowned parastatal established in 1966 as a department under the ministry of health. Nhif announces rates it will pay to hospitals in medical scheme. The nhif membership is open to all kenyans who have attained the age of 18yrs and a. The nhif new rates affect those employed by government,private institution and unemployed kenyans. Kenyas national hospital insurance fund nhif must become more transparent if it is to anchor universal health coverage by jason lakin and vivian magero 1, international budget partnership executive summary over the last decade, it has become clear that kenyas national hospital insurance fund nhif is the vehicle through which the government hopes. Nhif, which has mainly been paying hospital bed charges for members, says it will begin offering improved benefits for inpatient and outpatient services from may 2015. The new contribution plan to the nhif is pegged on a gross income structure presented by nhif and outlined in the gazette notice. The new nhif rates will see the highest earners contribute ksh. Nhif penalties are interest you pay for failure to pay your nhif monthly contributions before 9th every month.
The rates were published in todays kenya gazette and will be effective 1st april 2015. The national health insurance fund cover has historically attracted some scepticism from both our partners in service delivery, the health care providers and our members. For the longest time minimum nhif contribution was sh320 per month but that rose to sh2,000 for those earning a monthly gross salary of sh100,000 and above. New nhif rates to take effect in april business daily. Kenya increase in hospital insurance fund rates kpmg. For your company to be fully compliant you need all your employees to go through these procedures. Nhif to reimburse pay the hospital accordingly and further give consent to nhif staff to have unlimited access to my beneficiaries medical records. New nhif premiums start next month luke anami 15th sep. The new rates gazetted by nhif last week will not be reversed despite opposition from workers. New nhif rates national hospital insurance fund nhif is a stateowned parastatal under the ministry of health with a mandate to provide accessible and affordable social health insurance. Employers want new nhif rates pegged on basic pay monday, april 27, 2015 19.
Nhif rates 2018 for employed and self employed latest. Bill cuts penalties for late remission of nhif premiums tuesday, june 16, 2015 20. Nhif super cover kenya news, entertainment, business insights. Nhif new rates table gross income ksh monthly nhif rate premium ksh 05,999 150 6,000 7,999 300 8,000 11,999. The national hospital insurance fund amendment bill, 2015 155 section 4 of cap. New nhif rates implementation kenya flower council. We have got the latest nhif rates for the employed and selfemployed.
Mar 21, 2015 nhif to cover in and outpatient services, ruto. Following kenya gazette notice dated february 6th 2015, the new nhif rates will come into effect from 1st april. 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 rates that will be in force starting 1st april, 2015. Penda health william davidson institute university of michigan. From june 2015 selfemployed or workers in the informal sector are required by law to contribute a monthly fee of ksh 500. With effectiveness from 1st of april 2015 the new nhif rates have to be paid. But the revised scheme comes with a new outpatient service which could bring a lot to everybody.
At the end of this month, you will contribute more towards the national hospital insurance fund nhif as the new rates come into force today. Jun 06, 2017 it was later transformed into a state of a corporation to improve its effectiveness and efficiency. Premiums are equal to 6% of a members salary 3% is deducted from a members salary. To contribute towards universal health coverage in the provision of affordable, accessible, sustainable and quality health insurance through strategic resource pooling and healthcare purchasing in collaboration with stakeholders. New nhif rates calculator may 6, 2015 may 28, 2015 research team following the gazzetement of new national hospital insurance fundnhif. While there are some nhif cover limits on inpatient care especially for highend hospitals, nhif super cover rates for selfemployed people remain kshs. Bill cuts penalties for late remission of nhif premiums. National hospital insurance fund nhif is a state parastatal under the ministry of health that accommodates healthcare needs of several kenyans. In kenya, nhif contributions are compulsory for formal sector workers. Nhif 2 revised 2012 please attach one coloured passport size photo for each of the persons named in part i, ii and iii. Jan 23, 2020 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. Nhif contributions calculator paye insurance contributions.
May 06, 2015 new nhif rates calculator may 6, 2015 may 28, 2015 research team following the gazzetement of new national hospital insurance fundnhif. Nhif new rates meant that kenyans who work in the formal sector will now pay higher national hospital insurance fund nhif monthly contributions. New nhif rates very high but outpatient is included. Kenya increase in hospital insurance fund rates in kenya, the national hospital insurance fund nhif rates have undergone a significant revision upwards with effect from 1 april 2015. Nhif registration registration form, requirements, contributions, deductions. Kenya increase in hospital insurance fund rates kpmg global. Fund means the national hospital insurance fund established by section 3. This has been due to lack of understanding of the benefit package which is a critical and key component in the implementation of the universal health cover. The nhif management adopted new nhif rates in a nhif rates gazette notice of 6th february 2015. Here are the 2019 nhif contributions new nhif rates were introduced this year, and the lowest contributions will be ksh. 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. Insurance fund standard and special contributions regulations.
The national hospital insurance fund or nhif introduced new rates effective april 1st, 2015, meaning that kenyans who work in the formal sector will now pay higher monthly contributions. Outpatient nhif cover services included in these new nhif rates are as follows. See the fully updated list of nhif rates for 2019 in the post below. Nhif offers an oncology cover under different packages. Jun 16, 2014 the nssf act 20 comes into effect from june 1st 2014. National hospital insurance fund nhif is a state parastatal under the ministry of health that accommodates healthcare needs of. General consultation with general medical practitioners. How to choose your nhif outpatient medical facility.
Workers in the informal sector can contribute voluntarily, so do retirees. Kenyans working in the formal sector were paying ksh 320 from 1988, until april 1st when the new nhif rates kicked in. The national hospital insurance fund nhif increased the premium rates and were effective from april 2015. Register with the national hospital insurance fundnhif. Once you choose a preferred facility you will not be able to get your medical services paid by nhif from any other hospital. Failure to pay nhif penalties nhif default trending news. Click the link to view the nhif paybill number and the mpesa payment procedure. The new rates are already installed on wingubox payroll with the option of reverting back to old rates for the purposes of historical data processing. For users of wingubox payroll, these changes have been effected automatically for you. Normally, clearance of hospital is mandarory upon treatment. Aug 11, 2010 the government has maintained that it will not back down in its stand to revise contributions to the national health insurance fund. I understand that it is an offence to knowingly make any false statement for purposes of obtaining any benefit under nhif act. The higher nhif rates to be levied could mean a heavier social security tax burden for international assignees in kenya and kenyan assignees overseas. National hospital insurance fund headquarters in nairobi.
Formerly, members were restricted to specific hospitals but not anymore under the new nhif super cover. Regulation 3 of the national hospital insurance fund act. Nhif registration is for all eligible members from both the formal and informal sector. In the situation where you might need to change your preferred outpatient medical facility hospital. The national hospital insurance fund nhif principle contributors will only be allowed access to medication of between sh 1,000 and sh 1,400 outpatient cover per year under the new regulations. As the primary provider of health insurance in kenya its mandate is. Every one of these branches offers all nhif administrations including the instalment of advantages to healing centres or individuals or businesses. Francis atwoli, the cotu secretary general said the union was aware of the new rates and cotu had worked with the government to gain an increase of 12% on the minimum wage. Compared to the old rates which dated from 1988 the kenyan medical cover now cost nearly 3 times more than before. Nhif announces rates it will pay to hospitals in medical. Nhif managing director simon ole kirgorty has issued a circular to the funds managers across the country notifying them of the new capitation rates.
As you all know, nhif kenya is a stateowned parastatal established in 1966 as a department under the ministry of health. The tuck boss insisted that workers will only support the new rates if nhif allowed input from the. The nhif new rates effective date was april 1st, 2015. Based on standard minute values time from arrival to establish what job is to time on departure having cleaned up the hourly rate calculation includes for 10% nonproductivity element. Calculating new nhif rates kenya excel awesomeness.
Teachers in laikipia have raised concern over the revised national hospital insurance fund nhif rates that came to effect last month. They will now make monthly contributions of ksh 500. 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. Monthly nhif contributions are compulsory for employed workers. Jun, 20 the national health insurance fund nhif, a compulsory formal sector scheme took over the management of the community health fund chf, a voluntary informal sector scheme, in 2009. How to check your nhif status and updated rates for 2019. Urbankenyans is that online platform where kenyans from around the world share and get informed. The new nhif super cover is advanced with more benefits for family medical covers. In kenya, the national hospital insurance fund nhif rates have undergone a significant revision upwards with effect from 1 april 2015. The new rates saw the people from the formal sector paying more than they used to and get more benefit according to the managing director simon ole kirgorty. How to check the nhif account contribution status on your phone. In the new rates, employees in formal employment earning a salary of at least 100 thousand shillings. Workers are self employed can also apply voluntarily, including those kenyans who have retired.
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