The National Hospital Insurance Fund (NHIF) is an initiative that has been set up to cover all individuals in Kenya who are over the age of 18 years.
The National Hospital Insurance Fund (NHIF) was founded in 1966 and covers both inpatient care services and outpatient care services, making it a fundamental part of the healthcare system in Kenya.
It currently has ninety five (95) branches that are independent, as well as satellite offices and is situated in all the forty seven (47) Huduma Centers available in Kenya.
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How National Hospital Insurance Fund (NHIF) Rates Are Calculated
The National Hospital Insurance Fund (NHIF) rates are currently based on the gross monthly income of members. As it stands, the current minimum contribution for income of up to 5,999 Kenyan Shillings is 150 Kenyan Shillings. For income of over 100,000 Kenyan Shillings per month the highest contribution is pegged at 1,700 Kenyan Shillings.
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Today’s article, will show you the complete National Hospital Insurance Fund (NHIF) rates for the current year; 2022.
| Salary Category in Kenyan Shillings | Monthly Contributions in Kenyan Shillings |
| 0 Kenyan Shillings to 5,999 Kenyan Shillings | 150 Kenyan Shillings |
| 6,000 Kenyan Shillings to 7,999 Kenyan Shillings | 300 Kenyan Shillings |
| 8,000 Kenyan Shillings to 11,999 Kenyan Shillings | 400 Kenyan Shillings |
| 12,000 Kenyan Shillings to 14,999 Kenyan Shillings | 500 Kenyan Shillings |
| 15,000 Kenyan Shillings to 19,999 Kenyan Shillings | 600 Kenyan Shillings |
| 20,000 Kenyan Shillings to 24,999 Kenyan Shillings | 750 Kenyan Shillings |
| 25,000 Kenyan Shillings to 29,999 Kenyan Shillings | 850 Kenyan Shillings |
| 30,000 Kenyan Shillings to 34,999 Kenyan Shillings | 900 Kenyan Shillings |
| 35,000 Kenyan Shillings to 39,000 Kenyan Shillings | 950 Kenyan Shillings |
| 40,000 Kenyan Shillings to 44,999 Kenyan Shillings | 1,000 Kenyan Shillings |
| 45,000 Kenyan Shillings to 49,000 Kenyan Shillings | 1,100 Kenyan Shillings |
| 50,000 Kenyan Shillings to 59,999 Kenyan Shillings | 1,200 Kenyan Shillings |
| 60,000 Kenyan Shillings to 69,999 Kenyan Shillings | 1,300 Kenyan Shillings |
| 70,000 Kenyan Shillings to 79,999 Kenyan Shillings | 1,400 Kenyan Shillings |
| 80,000 Kenyan Shillings to 89,999 Kenyan Shillings | 1,500 Kenyan Shillings |
| 90,000 Kenyan Shillings to 99,999 Kenyan Shillings | 1,600 Kenyan Shillings |
| 100,000 Kenyan Shillings and Above | 1,700 Kenyan Shillings |
| Self Employed | 500 Kenyan Shillings |
There you have it! All you need to know about the National Hospital Insurance Fund (NHIF) rates for the current year; 2022.
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If you need further assistance from the National Hospital Insurance Fund (NHIF), you can reach them via the following platforms:
Twitter – @nhifkenya (https://twitter.com/nhifkenya
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Email – customercare@nhif.or.ke
You can also visit the official National Hospital Insurance Fund (NHIF) website: http://www.nhif.or.ke/
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The National Hospital Insurance Fund (NHIF), is a State Parastatal that was established in 1966 as a department under the Ministry of Health. The original Act of Parliament that set up this Fund in 1966 has over the years been reviewed to accommodate the changing healthcare needs of the Kenyan population, employment and restructuring in the health sector.
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An NHIF Act No 9 of 1998 currently governs the Fund. Its transformation from a department of the Ministry of Health to a state of corporation was aimed at improving effectiveness and efficiency.
The National Hospital Insurance Fund (NHIF)’s core mandate, is to provide medical insurance cover to all its members and their declared dependants (spouses and children).
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