How do I contact NHIF?
Kindly contact NHIF through the toll-free number 0800720601 or [email protected]. You can also get assistance in the nearest NHIF service point.
Where is NHIF head office?
Nairobi, Kenya
National Hospital Insurance Fund/Headquarters
Can I apply for NHIF at Huduma Center?
NHIF thus serves as a great insurance cover to have for you and your family. You can register for the National Hospital Insurance Funds both online and offline through self-registration or visiting Huduma centre.
How do I apply for Linda Mama?
How To Register For Linda Mama Via Phone
- Step 1 – Dial *263# on your phone.
- Step 2 – Select 1 on the NHIF mobile menu.
- Step 3 – Select your language option.
- Step 4 – Select Free Maternity as your scheme.
- Step 5 – Choose the type of identification for registration.
How can I reactivate my NHIF account?
You can reactivate your NHIF card by paying KES 1,500. You will then have to wait for 2 months (60 days) to start enjoying regular services. You can pay via M-PESA (paybill no 200222) or at EQUITY, NATIONAL BANK, KCB, or CO-OPERATIVE BANK.
How do I know if my NHIF is active?
How to check NHIF status via SMS
- Go to the main menu on your mobile phone and compose a message.
- At the message space, type ‘ID’, a space followed by the ID number or the Passport number if applicable.
- Send the message to 21101.
- You’ll receive a message after your NHIF account status has been processed.
How much is NHIF penalty per month?
NHIF requires that you pay your monthly premiums not later than the 9th of every month to avoid incurring late payment penalties. For the self-employed and voluntary members, late NHIF remittances attract a penalty of Ksh. 250 for every month defaulted.
How do I check my NHIF penalties?
How to check NHIF penalties online
- Visit the official website www.nhif.or.ke.
- Sign in at the self-service portal.
- To register, you will need your NHIF card number.
- Fill in the details, save, then submit.
- Create your password, which you will be using to log in to the online portal.
- Log in at the self-service portal.
Can my wife use my NHIF card?
Kindly bring a copy of your ID and your spouse’s ID copy, marriage certificate or an affidavit from the magistrates’ court to add your spouse to your card. For your child, avail his/her birth certificate to add them as your dependent or a birth notification if he or she is 0 to 6 months old.
Is Linda Mama applicable in private hospitals?
Can Linda mama be used in any hospital? The answer is no. The cover can only be used in all public and some private hospitals.
Who is eligible for Linda Mama?
All pregnant women who are Kenyan citizens are eligible to become members of Linda Mama and can benefit from services for a period of one year.
What happens when you fail to pay NHIF?
NHIF Penalties for Late Payments If you are self-employed, you are attracting a 50% NHIF penalty charge following late payment. For example, if you are contributing Ksh. 500 monthly then you will be paying Ksh. 750 for late payments.
Where are the NHIF offices in Maua Kenya?
NHIF Isiolo Office Location: Ibada Plaza, 2nd Floor Contact: 061-2303451 Location: NHIF Building, Tom Mboya Street Contact: (064)3130137/ (064)2311052/ 0776003600 17. NHIF Maua Office Location: Maua Methodist Hospital
Are there NHIF branches all over the country?
By having branches all over the country, and easily accessible contacts and customer care number, the NHIF is a step closer to doing as promised. However, it has not always been smooth sailing for the organization as it has gone through changes over the years, some of which were warranted by the scandals it has faced.
Where are the NHIF post offices in Kenya?
Kilugya Street No tel connection. Kapsabet Post Office Bldgs. (Alfred Bungei Rd) Emparakuoni Plaza, ground FL. Olando Plaza gld FL.
How old do you have to be to join NHIF?
You should know that the NHIF membership is open to each and every citizen of the Republic of Kenya as long as they are 18 years old and above, and earn more than KES 1000 per month. The organization has no fewer than 90 fully autonomous branches and satellite offices across the country.
