The National Hospital Insurance Fund (NHIF) is a Kenya government state corporation with a mandate to provide health insurance to Kenyans. How to know your NHIF Number In case you Misplace the Card. The core business and mandate for NHIF is to provide accessible, affordable, sustainable and quality health insurance for all Kenyan citizens. The National Hospital Insurance Fund (NHIF) has published new NHIF rates which took effect on April 1, 2015.
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NHIF was established in 1967 as a department within the ministry of health, by an Act of parliament. This has been reviewed over the years and it is now governed by ACT NO. 9 of 1998 – National Hospital Insurance Fund Act.
The core business and mandate for NHIF is to provide accessible, affordable, sustainable and quality health insurance for all Kenyan citizens. The National Hospital Insurance Fund (NHIF) has published new NHIF rates which took effect on April 1, 2015.
Here is How to know your NHIF Number In case you Misplace the Card
By SMS
To know your NHIF number using an SMS. Text your ID number to 21101 in the format below
ID*your Id number * e.g. ID 12345678
So ideally you type the word ID followed by your ID number and send it to the shortcode 21101.
You will receive a reply that will have your NHIF membership number indicated, the last month you paid and the name of your employer (where applicable).
Call NHIF
Call NHIF on their toll-free number -NHIF Toll Free Line 0800 720 601
Ask for your NHIF membership number, they will be glad to assist. While at it you can ask where to go nearest for a replacement of your NHIF card if you have misplaced it.
You could also reach NHIF on their twitter handle at NHIF Kenya @nhifkenya
NHIF email: [email protected]
For more info on NHIF go to http://www.nhif.or.ke/healthinsurance/
