NHIF Registration- Registration form, Requirements, Contributions, Deductions.

NHIF Registration is for all eligible members from both the formal and informal sector.
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.

NHIF Registration: Members Eligibility

-Any person Who is a resident in Kenya
-Any person who has attained the age of 18 years. (No age limit after the age of 18 years)
-Any person Whose total income from salaried or self-employment is more than Kshs. 1,000 per month    or Kshs. 12,000 per year.
-Any person who drawing an income from Kenya, Working under contract or casual terms of employment. It also includes voluntary contributors
-This includes foreign visitors permitted to work or study in Kenya

NHIF Registration: Members Requirements

Kenyan Residents

– Copy of National I.D (including spouse if applicable)
– Copy of Employer Appointment/Introduction Letter (excludes self employed/voluntary contributors)
– Coloured passport photo (including spouse & dependants if applicable)
– Original & copies of Birth Certificate(s) for dependants

Foreign Residents

– Copies of passport, alien certificate or work permit (including spouse if applicable)
– Coloured passport photo (including spouse & dependants if applicable)

Foreign Students

– Copy of passport
– Coloured passport photo
– Submit the required amount under the Voluntary/Self Employed Category

NHIF Registration: Members Application Form

For NHIF Registration, fill in the Members Form. The form should be dropped off
at any of the NHIF branches located country wide. To download the form,  follow the link below.

http://www.nhif.or.ke/healthinsurance/uploads/customers/membersform.pdf

NHIF Registration: Contributions and Deductions

Formal sector employees’ contributions are deducted and remitted to the Fund by their employers which is done by Cheque or through E-banking.
For members under the voluntary category, they pay Kshs.500 per month (Kshs.6000 per annum). For those in formal employment, contributions are made as per their income.