NHIF (National Hospital Insurance Fund) is a health insurance service offered to Kenyans who are required to submit contributions by the 9th of every month. Failure to do so results in a penalty fee. The penalty for late payment is 50% of the monthly subscription, which is KES 250. If you have missed more than…
The National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) is a government health insurance scheme in Kenya that provides financial access to quality healthcare services for all Kenyans. With an active NHIF account, you can access healthcare services at approved hospitals, pharmacists, clinics, or authorized health providers. In this blog post, we will discuss various methods to check…
Eye care is an essential aspect of overall healthcare, and having access to NHIF-accredited eye clinics can significantly reduce the financial burden of seeking treatment. In Nairobi, several eye clinics and hospitals accept NHIF, making quality eye care more accessible to NHIF members. Here are some of the eye clinics in Nairobi that accept NHIF:…
Optica, a leading optical services provider in Kenya, has recently announced that they now accept National Hospital Insurance Fund (NHIF) insurance at their Optica House location on Moi Avenue in Nairobi. This move has made Optica the first optical store in Kenya to accept NHIF insurance, providing comprehensive schemes for civil servants. In this blog…
If you’re looking for dental clinics in Nairobi that accept NHIF, you have several options to choose from. NHIF provides coverage for dental care services, and members, including their dependents, can benefit from these services as long as the expenses do not exceed 50,000 Kenyan shillings. Here are some dental clinics in Nairobi that accept…
Equity Afia is a medical franchise of Equity Group Foundation (EGF) that operates medical centers in Kenya. The National Hospital Insurance Fund (NHIF) is a national health insurance scheme in Kenya that provides medical cover to its members. According to a Business Daily Africa article, only five of Equity Afia’s 41 medical centers have received…
The National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) is a government agency in Kenya that provides medical insurance to Kenyan citizens. NHIF payments can be made through various channels, including mobile money platforms. However, with effect from December 8, 2023, all NHIF payments through mobile money platforms shall only be made through the Government Pay bill. In…
The NHIF dental cover in Kenya is available to civil servants and their dependents, offering benefits such as routine check-ups and dental treatments. However, non-civil servants may have limited coverage, typically only for consultation and tooth extractions at government hospitals. Private facilities may not accept NHIF for dental services. The cover caters to the principal…
The National Hospital Insurance Fund (NHIF) in Kenya is a government-run social health insurance program that provides accessible and affordable healthcare services to all Kenyan citizens. As a member, it’s essential to know your NHIF number, which serves as a unique identification for your account. In this blog post, we will discuss several methods to…
The National Hospital Insurance Fund (NHIF) is a health insurance product offered by the Kenyan government to all citizens. It provides comprehensive health coverage to NHIF members and their dependents, covering various medical services such as inpatient and outpatient care, maternity services, surgeries, cancer treatment, and chronic illnesses. In this blog post, we will discuss…