Topic: NHIF
Government To Release Kes 2.5Billion To Pay NHIF Debt
President William Ruto has announced that the government will release an additional Kes 2.5 billion next week to pay for debts owed to hospitals and service providers by the National Hospital Insurance Fund(NHIF).
President William Ruto has announced that the government will release an additional Kes 2.5 billion next week to pay for debts owed to hospitals and service providers by the National Hospital Insurance Fund(NHIF).
Social Health Authority (SHA) CEO Elijah Wachira Suspended
SHA Board had settled on Robert Ingasira to succeed Elijah Wachira.
SHA Board had settled on Robert Ingasira to succeed Elijah Wachira.
Social Health Authority (SHA) Appoints Robert Ingasira Acting CEO
He replaces Elijah Wachira, who has been sent on 90-day compulsory leave to allow for investigations into his professional conduct and performance.
He replaces Elijah Wachira, who has been sent on 90-day compulsory leave to allow for investigations into his professional conduct and performance.
"After SHIF We're Not Ready" Kenyans React As NSSF Sets Increase In Months Time
Starting January 2025, Kenyans’ National Social Security Fund (NSSF) contributions will increase, marking the third year of adjustments under the NSSF Act of 2013
Starting January 2025, Kenyans’ National Social Security Fund (NSSF) contributions will increase, marking the third year of adjustments under the NSSF Act of 2013
Government Enrolls About 9,000 Hospitals Under SHA
These include 4,760 public and government facilities, 2,498 private institutions, 1,442 faith-based organizations, 17 community facilities, and 86 other healthcare providers nationwide.
These include 4,760 public and government facilities, 2,498 private institutions, 1,442 faith-based organizations, 17 community facilities, and 86 other healthcare providers nationwide.
Government To Disburse Kes 1.5bB NHIF Claims Owed To Hospitals
A committee will also be established to oversee the payment process, ensuring transparency.
A committee will also be established to oversee the payment process, ensuring transparency.
Governors Say They Were Sidelined In Implementation Of SHIF
The migration into Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF) has been met with strong opposition from Kenyans, who accuse government of failing to involve the public in the decision to establish the new medical fund.
The migration into Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF) has been met with strong opposition from Kenyans, who accuse government of failing to involve the public in the decision to establish the new medical fund.
Okiya Omtatah Files Petition Challenging SHIF Rollout
Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah has filed a petition to stop the Ministry of Health from rolling out the Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF) due to the lack of legislation to operationalize the fund.
Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah has filed a petition to stop the Ministry of Health from rolling out the Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF) due to the lack of legislation to operationalize the fund.
Have You Shifted To SHIF? What Happens To Your NHIF Contributions After September Deadline?
The transition to a new health scheme in Kenya has ignited considerable backlash, with many questioning the fate of their NHIF contributions
The transition to a new health scheme in Kenya has ignited considerable backlash, with many questioning the fate of their NHIF contributions
Kenyans Infiltrate Virtual SHA Meeting, Disrupt Training Of Public Health Officials
A meeting scheduled for Friday, September 27, which was intended to provide an update ahead of the new health system rollout, failed to take place.
A meeting scheduled for Friday, September 27, which was intended to provide an update ahead of the new health system rollout, failed to take place.
Dr Timothy Olweny Appointed National Cancer Institute Board Chair
Dr. Timothy Olweny replaces Amref Health Africa Group Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Dr. Githinji Gitahi, who has served as the Board's chairperson for two years.
Dr. Timothy Olweny replaces Amref Health Africa Group Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Dr. Githinji Gitahi, who has served as the Board's chairperson for two years.
President Ruto Appoints Dr Mohammed Abdi Social Health Authority Chair
Dr. Mohammed Abdi replaces Dr. Timothy Olweny, who has held the position since November 2023.
Dr. Mohammed Abdi replaces Dr. Timothy Olweny, who has held the position since November 2023.
No NHIF Admissions After September 30 After SHIF Transition
The benefits under the SHIF shall take effect on October 1, 2024, and will be managed by the Social Health Authority (SHA).
The benefits under the SHIF shall take effect on October 1, 2024, and will be managed by the Social Health Authority (SHA).
Government Directs All civil Servants To Register For SHIF By October
861,101 Kenyans had registered with SHA, and 9,792 health facilities, including 2,008 public and 7,784 private and faith-based facilities, were licensed with KMPDC.
861,101 Kenyans had registered with SHA, and 9,792 health facilities, including 2,008 public and 7,784 private and faith-based facilities, were licensed with KMPDC.
Government Says Linda Mama Fully Incorporated Into SHIF
Linda Mama, an initiative affording expectant mothers access to free delivery services, was part of the enhanced National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) to curb maternal and infant mortality.
Linda Mama, an initiative affording expectant mothers access to free delivery services, was part of the enhanced National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) to curb maternal and infant mortality.
Only 464,263 Kenyans Registered On SHIF, Govt Says
Despite a mass registration drive launched on July 1, 2024, the numbers fell short of President William Ruto's recently announced target of 15 million.
Despite a mass registration drive launched on July 1, 2024, the numbers fell short of President William Ruto's recently announced target of 15 million.
Health Ministry Requests Kes 100M For UHC Public Sensitization
The High Court nullified the SHIA 2023, the Primary Healthcare Act 2023, and the Digital Health Act 2023, which had replaced the National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF), due to insufficient public participation.
The High Court nullified the SHIA 2023, the Primary Healthcare Act 2023, and the Digital Health Act 2023, which had replaced the National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF), due to insufficient public participation.
The National Health Insurer To Cater For Alcohol Addicts
NHIF will pay medical bills for alcohol, and drug abuse addicts should the National Assembly approve changes to the law aimed at curbing consumption among the youth.
NHIF will pay medical bills for alcohol, and drug abuse addicts should the National Assembly approve changes to the law aimed at curbing consumption among the youth.
Kenyans Face Fines Ahead Of SHIF Rollout
With SHIF, employees contribute between Ksh.1,400 and Ksh.1,700 monthly, depending on their salaries, with employers matching the same amount
With SHIF, employees contribute between Ksh.1,400 and Ksh.1,700 monthly, depending on their salaries, with employers matching the same amount
Government To Settle Kes 20B Medical Claims Before SHA Takeover
The full transition from the National Health Insurance Fund to SHA was slated to start on July 1, 2024.
The full transition from the National Health Insurance Fund to SHA was slated to start on July 1, 2024.
