Civil Servants to Pay Sh5,000 For NHIF for Those Earning Highest Salary
National Health Insurance FundNational Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) payments for high-income earners will now have an upper limit of Ksh 5,000. Health Cabinet Secretary Susan Nakhumicha clarified that the proposed 2.75 percent of income for NHIF contributions will be capped at a maximum of Ksh 5,000 and a minimum of Ksh 300.
Additionally, a means test will be implemented for those unable to meet the Ksh 300 minimum contribution, allowing them to access a subsidy program.
Nakhumicha also highlighted that Universal Health Coverage (UHC) faced challenges in the past due to the lack of appropriate legislation. However, she expressed optimism about the government’s progress towards achieving UHC, with the program set to launch in October.
During Mashujaa Day celebrations, President William Ruto is expected to kickstart a program involving 100,000 community health promoters, with UHC as the central theme for Mashujaa Week.
Various UHC-related events, including exhibitions on health innovation and locally manufactured medical products, are planned. Mashujaa Day celebrations on October 20 will be the culmination of these events, beginning on October 13 in Kericho.
Nakhumicha also mentioned the proposed health bills, including the Primary Health Care Bill, Digital Health Bill, Facility Improvement Fund Bill, and Social Health Insurance Bill, as integral to the health sector reforms.
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The Ministry of Health is currently engaging stakeholders on these bills, which, if passed by Parliament, will establish three funds: the Primary Health Care Fund, the Social Health Insurance Fund, and the Emergency, Chronic, and Critical Illness Fund.
In assessing her performance, Nakhumicha rated herself as a 6 or 7 out of 10, citing effective strategies aimed at ensuring Kenyans have access to quality healthcare.
Civil Servants to Pay Sh5,000 For NHIF for Those Earning Highest Salary
