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How to register for NHIF

NHIF can come in handy especially when you are admitted in Government, mission hospitals and some private hospitals as it will cater for all the expenses as along as you have been remitting your monthly
payments.

Update: You can now register online for NHIF http://www.nhif.or.ke/healthinsurance/registeronline/
(You will need to scan and upload the below documents
What you need to register for NHIF
1. Copy of National I.D (including spouse if applicable)
2. Coloured passport photo (including spouse & dependents if applicable)
3. Original & copies of Birth Certificate(s) for dependents
4. If employed (your employer should give you the NHIF employer code)

For members under the voluntary category, they pay Kshs.500 per month (Kshs.6000 per annum). For those in formal employment, contributions are made as per their income.

Benefits
An in-patient cover for the contributor, declared spouse and children
Provides comprehensive medical cover in majority of over 400 accredited Government facilities, Mission health providers and some private health providers across the country
Provides in-patient services in private and high cost hospitals on a co-payment basis
Comprehensive maternity and CS (Caesarian) package in government hospitals, majority of mission and some private hospitals

M-Pesa Procedure
To pay via your mobile phone (enabled with Mpesa service) follow these simple steps:
1.Select the Pay Bill option
2.Enter Busines no.200222
3.Enter a/c no: Type in contributor’s National Identity Number
4.Enter amount: Type in the amount you wish to contribute
5.Enter your Mpesa Pin
6.Confirm all details are correct then press OK

You will receive a confirmation SMS from Mpesa immediately.

Transaction charges are as follows:
Min. Amount (Ksh) Max. Amount (Ksh) Charge (Ksh)
10 49 3
50 99 5
100 499 22
NB: This option is only available to voluntary contributors & the self employed.

12 thoughts on “How to register for NHIF

  • Francis Maina mukunga

    Can birth notification for 8 month old dependant work since birth certificate is not within our reach due to the hospital is far from us after relocating

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  • In Voi Branch They Want 1500 So That They Can Register You. Is That Fair

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    • They are not really stealing from you.Just ask for receipt for it.Or better still they actually ask you to pay through Mpesa. If that’s the case that money goes to your account and you won’t need to pay for the next three months …they just don’t tell you that.

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  • How Much Does It Cost To Get Registered Through Nhif Branch? Here Voi They Ask 1500 And Yet You Are Saying It Is Free, If It Is About Paying So That You Can Be Registered I Can’t Register

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  • Why request 1500.what for.

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  • Suppose you ceased payments for over 2yrs is there a special procedure for resuming or just continue

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    • You need to visit the nearest office to activate your account.

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  • abiud nalyanya

    this service has helped my family so much and i thanks allot

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  • daisy kwala

    I want to register

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    • You can now register online for NHIF http://www.nhif.or.ke/healthinsurance/registeronline/
      (You will need to scan and upload the below documents
      What you need to register for NHIF
      1. Copy of National I.D (including spouse if applicable)
      2. Coloured passport photo (including spouse & dependents if applicable)
      3. Original & copies of Birth Certificate(s) for dependents
      4. If employed (your employer should give you the NHIF employer code)

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      • This is great…makes work easier.

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