The National Hospital Insurance Fund (NHIF) is a government-run health insurance business that covers Kenyan individuals who meet certain criteria.
Kenyans above the age of 18 are eligible to register and contribute every month.
A monthly contribution of Ksh.500 is sufficient to trigger the health cover. Employers must deduct and remit a set amount for people who are employed, based on individual pay levels.
How to Make an M-Pesa Payment to the NHIF
Kenyans who are self-employed or any other citizen who wishes to make a voluntary contribution to the NHIF can do so by using the NHIF pay bill number. The following is a stage process reference on how to make your monthly M-pesa contribution;
- Select the lipa na M-PESA option from the M-Pesa menu.
- Choose the option to pay your bill.
- Enter the NHIF Business Number 200222 in the box below (NHIF PayBill Number)
- Account Number is the number on the contributor’s national identification card.
- Press OK after you’ve entered the amount you want to send.
- Fill in your M-Pesa pin.
- After you’ve double-checked that the information is right, click OK.
- M-pesa will send you a confirmation SMS after your application has been submitted successfully.
Online Requirements for NHIF application
Membership; How to Apply for NHIF Membership? Before applying for an NHIF card, make sure you have the following items.
Kenyans residents
- A scanned copy of the original identification card.
- Where applicable, a scanned copy of the marriage certificate
- A recent clear passport-sized photo of the applicant and, if relevant, their spouse
Residents from other countries.
- Scan of work permit, passport, or alien certificate, as well as that of a spouse, if appropriate
- When applicable, a scanned copy of a colour passport-size photo, including that of a spouse and dependents.
After getting the necessary documents;
- Go to http://www.nhif.or.ke/healthinsurance/registeronline and fill out the form.
- Choose between being self-employed and working for someone else. Employers must register their employees and make contributions under the legislation.
- Choose whether you want to apply as a Kenyan citizen, a student, or an international student.
- A page with a form to fill out with the required information will display. Fill in all of the required information without making any mistakes during registration.
- Upload and attach scanned copies of any relevant documents, such as an ID card, an alien certificate, or a passport.
- Upload a scanned copy of your most current passport photo, as well as your spouse if you’re married.
- If applicable, include a marriage certificate.
- Check to see if everything is in order, and if it is, click Save to apply the changes.
- You should go to the NHIF office at your nearest Huduma facility after completing the application.
