How do I register my NHIF outpatient?
For new members , you can dial *155# on any phone toll free and register as an NHIF member. After registration you will get NHIF memebr number by SMS. You will now be able to access NHIF selfcare services which include Payment of Monthly contributions, Payment of Penalties and Arrears.
How do I select NHIF outpatient facility?
Using NHIF mobile USSD code
- Dial *155# on your phone.
- Select your preferred language, English or Kiswahili.
- Key in your ID number.
- From the pop-up screen that appears, select either Choose Out-patient Facility or Change Out-patient Facility depending on what you need.
How many hospitals can I choose for NHIF?
You can only choose ONE outpatient facility per beneficiary. You could however opt to select a different facility for each member in the card, so you could be in hospital 1, your kids in hospital 2 and your spouse in hospital 3. Bottom line, each gets 1 choice.
How do I register a clinic with NHIF?
Requirements
- NHIF registration form (original + 2 copies)
- Passport photo (original) Of the applicant and the beneficiaries if any.
- Identity card (copy)
- Birth certificate (original + copy)
- or.
- Introduction letter from employer (original)
- Foreign national registration certificate- alien card (copy)
- or.
How long does it take for NHIF to be active?
Did you know that once you register and make your initial account payments (for 3 months), it takes 2 months for your card to become active? Within 14 working days, you can also collect your card at any branch.
How does NHIF outpatient work?
NHIF covers outpatient services including consultation fees, physiotherapy services, drugs dispensation, laboratory examinations, wellness and counseling, health education, and immunization. In most cases, there are no NHIF Supa cover limits for outpatient services as long as you are attending a registered hospital.
What NHIF does not cover?
How long does NHIF approval take?
NHIF approval takes 30 minutes to 48 hours on average for the NHIF to be approved. When the details are correct, the approval will take the shortest time possible, and the patient will proceed to the next step.
How much is NHIF registration fee?
The application is free of charge. For members under the voluntary category, they pay Kshs. 500 per month (Kshs. 6000 per annum) as contributions.
What documents do I need to register for NHIF?
Requirements
- NHIF registration form (original + 2 copies)
- Passport photo (original) Of the applicant and the beneficiaries if any.
- Identity card (copy)
- Birth certificate (original + copy)
- or.
- Introduction letter from employer (original)
- Foreign national registration certificate- alien card (copy)
- or.
Can I pay NHIF and use it immediately?
There are options available for those who wish to reactivate their NHIF membership. You can pay the principal amount then wait for sixty days before you can resume using the service. If not, you can pay the arrears plus penalties and be activated immediately. However, a waiting period of 60 days will be affected.
Can I use my NHIF card immediately after registration?
#NHIFKENYA. anew members who register as an individual will be pay 1500 then he/she will be able to access the service istantily. Payments commence immediately and the card takes 60 days to mature.
What is the maximum amount NHIF can cover?
The provided limits are per service basis but won’t exceed shs. 50,000.00 annually, per family.
Does NHIF cover surgery?
The National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) will effective 1st October 2016 include cover for surgical procedures at all NHIF accredited Level 3 and above facilities countrywide.
Can I register NHIF and use it immediately?
Waiting Period for NHIF
People in the employment sector wait for only 30 days before their membership cards are active and can access all NHIF benefits. On the other hand, voluntary members must wait for 90 days before accessing NHIF services. These are only the primary waiting times for first-time registration.
Can I use NHIF immediately after registration?
How much is NHIF penalty for late payment?
NHIF Penalties for Late Payments
If you are self-employed, you are attracting a 50% NHIF penalty charge following late payment. For example, if you are contributing Ksh. 500 monthly then you will be paying Ksh. 750 for late payments.
How long does it take to process NHIF?
How long does NHIF application take?
Once you register it takes 1month for the card to be ready. then it takes 60 days for to be active depending on the contridutors coz if if the contributor is employed then its only 30 days.
How much do I pay for NHIF for the first time?
In 2019, new NHIF rates were introduced with the lowest contribution being KES 150 on a monthly income of up to 5,999, and the highest being KES 1,700 on a monthly income of over KES 100,000. Self-employed persons will pay a monthly fee of KES 500.
Can NHIF cover xray?
The list is available in our website: www.nhif.or.ke. includes dental consultation, orthodontics, root canal, dentures, Cost of filling, X-rays and Extractions including surgical extractions together with anaesthetics fees, hospital and operating theatre cost.
How much is NHIF application fee?
How long is NHIF active?
Can you pay NHIF for the whole year?
Did you know that you can pay for a whole year as a Self- Employed person? You can go about this way by paying 500*12 months= 6000/- which you can pay via M-PESA or any of the four banks listed below.
Does NHIF work immediately?
Payments commence immediately and the card takes 60 days to mature.