Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF) scheme Stories
The latest SHA transition scorecard report identifies delays in receiving one-time passwords (OTPs) as the main cause.
The limit for optical services is set at Sh1,000 per family per year, with eligibility restricted to children under 18 years.
Under SHIF, primary healthcare services — including consultations, diagnostics, and treatments—are restricted.
There is a serious lapse of imagination of the sectors that can be tweaked and grown to accommodate hordes of unemployed young men and women.
The new biometric system will be merged with the National Registration Bureau database to ensure accountability and prevent the misuse of healthcare f...
The Ministry emphasised that the tariffs aim to ensure equitable and sustainable healthcare access under a shared responsibility model.
THe clinicians pointed out that SHA has implemented a policy requiring only facilities registered with the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Co...
The payout represents more than 52 per cent of the total claim value for the month.
This initiative is expected to resolve the confusion surrounding SHIF and the Social Health Authority (SHA), providing an easily accessible point for...
Governor Abdulswamad Nassir said SHIF's success hinges on efficient management and accountability.
The outlook comes at a time when Kenya is facing challenges in the transition from NHIF to the Social Health Authority (SHA).
Wamalwa criticised both President Ruto and ODM leader Raila Odinga for supporting the Adani Group despite its questionable global reputation.
Bishops had earlier criticised the government for what it called a "culture of lies," asserting that the failure to pay outstanding NHIF dues to faith...
The new proposal would allocate government funding to cover health benefits for public officers beyond the limits of the SHIF program.
The change addresses a major barrier faced during the initial SHIF rollout, which required an upfront annual payment that many in the informal sector...
93.8 per cent of private hospitals are unable to cover essential operational expenses such as rent, electricity, and housekeeping, as reimbursements f...
In this initial period, SHA delivered a dialysis care package valued at Sh250 million, alongside Sh220 million for cancer treatment, Sh175 million for...
The change, included in amendments to tax laws, would replace the current system, which gives a tax relief of 15 per cent on these contributions.
