National Hospital Insurance Fund (NHIF) is established under cap 255 of the laws of Kenya. The fund is established to provide for contributions to and the payment of benefits out of the Fund, to establish the National Hospital Insurance Fund Management Board and for connected purposes.
Contributions to NHIF is compulsory for all employed employees and optional for those in self service. Due to the reforms carried out at the fund with extensive coverage and provision of services in areas which were never traditional for NHIF, many people in the private sector have joined the fund and make regular payments.
NHIF has expanded the type of diseases that can be treated using the card to include cancer, diabetes and other terminal illnesses. There are instances where NHIF will pay for medical expenses outside the country.
Once you join NHIF, you need to keep your contributions up to date to ensure you do not get problems when you see medical help. There are several ways to check your contribution status.
How To Check NHIF Status Through SMS
Can You Pay NHIF Through M-pesa?
Step 2: Select the Pay Bill option.
Step 3: Enter Business Number which is 200222.
Step 4: Enter Account Number—this is the contributor’s National Identity Card Number.
Step 5: Enter the amount you wish to pay and press okay.
Step 6: Enter your M-Pesa pin
Step 7: Confirm if the details are correct then press okay
After successful submission, you will receive a confirmation SMS from M-Pesa. M-pesa paybill charges will apply.
Check Status Through NHIF USSD *155#
The NHIF USSD allows you to access various NHIF self-care services. To get started, you need to opt in to the service. Dial *155# on any phone toll-free and register as an NHIF member.
After registration, you will get the NHIF member number by SMS. You will now be able to access NHIF self-care services. This includes payment of monthly contributions, payment of penalties and Arrears.
You will also be able to select a hospital(s) of your choice for the main member and the dependents. You can also change the selected hospital for each member. To change details of the dependants, you need to visit NHIF offices near you or the Huduma Centre.
