Nhif facilitates admission of health care services to its beneficiaries through a network of accredited health facilities nationwide. Pdf this article identifies and describes the reforms undertaken by. This table is based on nssf act 20 and deloitte kenya interpretation notes. The rates were updated in a gazette notice published by nhif on march 26th 2018. Jan 03, 2020 the nhif rates and benefits calculation is based on gross income. Under the new nhif rates, the lowest paid employee earning sh6,000 will contribute sh150, while the highest paid employer earning sh100,000 and above will part with sh2,000 per month. The funds core mandate is to provide medical insurance cover to all its members and their.
With new rates for the nhif, the lowest contribution shall be. The nhif rates are graduated according to gross income. The way forward 20102015 extension of coverage from 10. In kenya, the national hospital insurance fund nhif rates have undergone a significant revision upwards with effect from 1 april 2015. Interpretation in this act, unless the context otherwise requires benefit means a benefit payable under this act. Nhif contributions rates to national hospital insurance fund for employed and self employed individuals for insurance cover. In 2015, the nhif introduced reforms in premium contribution rates, benefit packages, and provider payment methods. Short title this act may be cited as the national hospital insurance fund act, 1998. A girl weighed down by a tumour on her arm has been admitted to moi teaching and referral. Jun 16, 2014 youll notice it is possible to switch between the old nssf rates and the new ones for purposes of processing pay slips pre2014.
General consultation with general medical practitioners. National hospital insurance fund nhif is a state parastatal under the ministry of health that accommodates healthcare needs of several kenyans. Nhif registration is for all eligible members from both the formal and informal sector. The new rates are already installed on wingubox payroll with the option of reverting back to old rates for the purposes of historical data processing. Normally, clearance of hospital is mandarory upon treatment. The national hospital insurance fund is a government body that provides health insurance cover to kenyans. The national health insurance fund act, 1999 arrangement of sections section title part i preliminary i short title and commencement. The implementation of the new nhif rates is not only illegal but also in bad faith. The new rates saw the people from the formal sector paying more than they used to and get more benefit according to the managing director simon ole kirgorty.
New income groups and premium contribution rates kes. Cases from dar es salaam, in partialfulfilment of the requirement for the award of the master degree in. The rate of contribution shall be graduated as follows. New nhif rates take effect from april 2015 payroll. New nhif rates to take effect in april business daily. Kenya increase in hospital insurance fund rates kpmg global. The core business and mandate for nhif is to provide accessible, affordable, sustainable and quality health insurance for all kenyan citizens who have attained the age of 18yrs and a monthly income of kes1,000 and above. The new contribution plan to the nhif is pegged on a gross income structure presented by nhif and outlined in the gazette notice. Nhif, which has mainly been paying hospital bed charges for members, says it will begin offering improved benefits for inpatient and outpatient services from may 2015. Nssf kenya growing you for good new nssf member contributions. Thursday, may 28, 2015 the standard varsities staff union wants new nhif rates suspended industry by chemweno the kenya university staff union ku su has demanded the suspension of new rates levied by the national hospital insur ance fund nhif. Nhif registration registration form, requirements, contributions, deductions.
In april 2015, the nhif increased contribution rates for its national. The nhif membership is open to all kenyans who have attained the age of 18 years and years and have a monthly income of more than ksh. The national hospital insurance fund nhif increased the premium rates and were effective from april 2015. Workers to pay new nhif rates from april 1 daily nation. Calculating new nhif rates kenya excel awesomeness. Fillable and fill online how to register for nhif online portal, membership forms, covers, payment and benefits 2018. Kenya health sector strategic and investment plan khssp for july 2014june. Kenya national hospital insurance fund reforms world bank. Please tick in the table below reasons of change where applicable. New nhif rates gazette, take effect in april 2015 posted on february, 2015 by admin the chairman and the chief executive officer of the national hospital insurance fund nhif in consultation with the cabinet secretary for health have gazetted the new nhif rates that will be in force starting 1st april, 2015. In april 2015, the nhif increased contribution rates for its. Kenya kra paye calculator 2020 income tax, nssf, nhif.
Examining purchasing reforms towards universal health. Nhif is positioning itself as a key player in the attainment of universal healthcare in the country. Kenya has prioritized the attainment of universal health coverage uhc through the expansion of health insurance coverage by the national hospital insurance fund nhif. We have got the latest nhif rates for the employed and selfemployed.
Mar 28, 2012 kenyans should be prepared to pay more for medical insurance starting from the first of may after the high court threw out a petition by the central organiza. Selfemployed or workers in the informal sector are required by law to contribute a monthly ksh 500 effective 1st june 2015. Nhif rates 2018 for employed and self employed latest. Cases from dar es salaam tanzania by paschal nathan kumburu a dissertation submitted to the school of public administration and management in partialfulfilment of the academic requirements for the award. Monthly nhif contributions are compulsory for employed workers. Selfemployed or workers in the kenyan informal sector are obliged by law to contribute a monthly charge of ksh 500 effective 1st june of 2015.
Jun 18, 2017 the national hospital insurance fund or nhif introduced new rates effective april 1st, 2015, meaning that kenyans who work in the formal sector will now pay higher monthly contributions. Jan 23, 2020 the nhif membership is open to all kenyans who have attained the age of 18 years and years and have a monthly income of more than ksh. This study evaluated implementation of nhif benefit. Outpatient nhif cover services included in these new nhif rates are as follows. The new nhif rates will take effect on april 1, 2015. Jan 29, 2015 learn to live the life god has called you to with nick vujicic at saddleback church duration. Nhif registration online fill online, printable, fillable. Workers are self employed can also apply voluntarily, including those kenyans who have retired. Available nhif forms general claim form, out patient claim form, treatment outside kenya form, choice of outpatient medical facility form. New nhif rates implementation kenya flower council. Cotu withdraws lawsuit against new nhif rates advertisement the selfemployed, who have been paying sh160 per month, will start paying sh500 when the new rates take effect. Plans to introduce the new rates in the past have been met with opposition from workers and at one time.
Stakeholders from the public sector have not endorsed the new rates, said ukcs chairman noah rotich. Each of these branches offers all nhif services including payment of benefits to hospitals or members or employers. Pdf kenya national hospital insurance fund reforms. Nhif has 61 fully autonomous branches across the country. The union also wants money deducted from its members basic salaries refunded. Secretary for health gazetted the new nhif rates in february, 2015. This could have the result of increasing employers international assignment costs. The case of the national hospital insurance fund international. Nhif provides medical insurance cover and is open to all individuals who have attained the age of 18 years and have a monthly income of more than ksh 1,000 and below contribution rates are based on an individuals gross income. The chairman and the chief executive officer of the national hospital insurance fund nhif in consultation with the cabinet secretary for health gazetted the new nhif rates in february, 2015. With the introduction of new rates, the lowest contribution shall be ksh 150 per month on monthly income up to ksh 5,999. The new terms will see outpatients get an increase of between 75 per cent and 233 per cent for various.
Nhif insurance contributions rates how much is nhif insurance contribution salary contribution rate. Selfemployed kenyans were paying ksh 160 monthly before the nhif new rates came into effect. Outpatient cover services included in these new nhif rates are. While the highest contribution shall be ksh 1,700 on a monthly income over ksh 100,000 as shown in the table below. We examined the influence of these reforms on nhifs purchasing practices and their implications for. Nhif rates 2018 for employed and self employed latest supa. The higher nhif rates to be levied could mean a heavier social security tax burden for international assignees in kenya and kenyan assignees overseas. Nhif new rates table gross income ksh monthly nhif rate premium ksh 05,999 150 6,000 7,999 300 8,000 11,999. Consequently, employers are advised to make arrangements to submit their contributions in accordance to the new nssf act as outlined below. The national hospital insurance fund act, in this act referred to as the principal act, is amended in section 4 subsection 1 by inserting the following new paragraph immediately after paragraph 1 in one person nominated by the council of county governors. Kenyans working in the formal sector were paying ksh 320 from 1988, until april 1st when the new nhif rates kicked in.
Apr 12, 2015 the new rates are already installed on wingubox payroll with the option of reverting back to old rates for the purposes of historical data processing. Pdf examining purchasing reforms towards universal health. The national hospital insurance fund nhif has published new nhif rates which took effect on april 1, 2015. This article shows the tabulated rates released via gazette notice. Nhif new rates for employed and selfemployed trending news. Kenya increase in hospital insurance fund rates in kenya, the national hospital insurance fund nhif rates have undergone a significant revision upwards with effect from 1 april 2015. Kenya increase in hospital insurance fund rates kpmg. National hospital insurance fund act kenya law reports. The nhif new rates have been effective from fate april 1st, 2015.
It is compulsory to be a member for those in the formal sector while membership is open and voluntary for those in the informal sector and for retirees. Below is a table guide that will demonstrate your transitional payments. The nhif management adopted new rates in the nhif rates gazette notice of 6th february 2015. Mar 30, 2020 new nhif rates as at 2018 that supa coversphoto.
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