- Author: Raymond
- Category: Medical Insurance
Every Kenyan resident and expatriate staying in Kenya for over a year is required to register for SHA
Registration with Kenya's Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF) is mandatory.
Under the Social Health Insurance Act (SHIA), which introduced SHIF to replace the National Hospital Insurance Fund (NHIF), every Kenyan resident and expatriate staying in Kenya for over a year is required to register. This requirement is part of a larger government push to ensure universal healthcare access, including coverage for vulnerable groups whose contributions may be subsidized by the government.
The regulations mandate contributions at a rate of 2.75% of gross income for salaried individuals, while non-salaried individuals contribute annually based on a means-tested income assessment by filling questionnaire on www.afyayangu.go.ke. This mandatory registration and contribution structure aims to improve healthcare funding and coverage for all Kenyans
What does this mean to private medical insurance card holders? SHIF/SHA will compliment private medical insurance schemes by operating as a deductible to a maximum applicable limit.
For a detailed guide on SHIF/SHA migration, you can contact us at 0113619635, 0745218460, or 0113806810 or visit our websites www.imana.co.ke or www.mykava.co.ke for more details and quick comparison quotes.
