Kenyans urged to update dependants' details on SHA

He said this will ensure seamless service delivery at health facilities.

The PS who led officials from the ministry and SHA in a meeting with the County Executive Committee Members Health Caucus assured the public that challenges experienced at the initial phase of the SHA rollout are being tackled.

“The enrolment has been successful. We have agreed in this meeting that we will work with Counties to increase registration,” he explained at the meeting held in Nairobi on Saturday.

Kimtai observed that majority of registered persons have not added their dependants to the Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF) medical scheme.  

He urged collaboration between the ministry and Counties to ensure that enrolled members enlist their dependants for seamless service delivery.

Members will be required to specify the type of relationship with each dependant and for those under the age of 18, the applicant must also provide a birth certificate.

PS Kimtai said the meeting with the CEC Health Caucus was critical to ensure the success of the SHA rollout.

He assured the public that once the system is fully functional, the SHA will offer more benefits that were previously not enjoyed under NHIF.

“We have three funds as opposed to the NHIF that had one fund. The Primary Healthcare Fund that will cater for free medical treatment of patients registered under SHA at dispensaries and health centres,” he explained.

For those who have paid up their contributions, there are additional benefits including enhanced outpatient, inpatient, and emergency care, as well as a robust for mental critical illnesses and major surgeries under the Social health Insurance Fund (SHIF).

According to the PS, the Emergency, Chronic, & Critical Illness Fund will offer emergency cover for conditions like cancer, kidney disease requiring dialysis, and other similar ailments.

The SHA contribution amounts to 2.75 per cent of the household income. For those not on payroll, a fair premium will be determined based on their capability using a means testing tool.