The government has announced the last date for admission and payment deadlines under the National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) as it plans to transition to the Social Health Authority (SHA).
Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF) Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Elijah Wachira has issued a public notice to all employers, providing essential information regarding the transition, payment deadlines, and the use of the SHA Employer Portal.
Wachira stated that NHIF will be transitioned to the SHA, effective 1 October 2024. As such, the CEO said every Kenyan citizen, including dependents, is mandated by law to register as a member of the SHA.
“The last date for admission under NHIF is 30 September 2024, and SHA benefits will begin on 1 October 2024,” he said.
Wachira explained that payments received on or before 9 October 2024 will be credited to NHIF, while those received from 9 November 2024 onwards will be credited to SHA.
SHA Employer Portal
He said all employers must use the SHA Employer Portal (https://sha.go.ke/) to manage employee SHI contributions.
Key functions of the portal include the registration of employees and their dependents with SHA, making SHIF contributions on behalf of their employees, accessing and downloading contribution statements and other reports, and managing changes in employee details or dependents.
“Ensure all your employees are registered with SHA before 1 October 2024, and kindly adhere to the payment deadlines to avoid any disruptions in healthcare coverage for your employees,” Wachira said.
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Accessing and Using the Portal
1. Create an Account: Visit the SHA website and create an employer account.
2. Verify Your Account: Follow the instructions to verify your account.
3. Add Employees: Enter your employees’ details and register them with SHA.
4. Make Contributions: Use the portal to remit SHI contributions on time.
For any queries or assistance, employers can contact SHI’s support team via email: customercare@sha.go.ke or the toll-free number: 0800 720 601.
Wachira appreciated employers for their cooperation in ensuring a smooth transition to SHA.
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High Court Ruling
On July 12, the High Court declared the Fund unconstitutional and gave Parliament 120 days to amend the Act.
However, the court later suspended its decision to nullify SHIF laws for 45 days after the Attorney General’s office argued that nullification would disrupt the health sector.
Wachira later confirmed that NHIF services will remain available to all eligible, paying members.
He assured that using the existing NHIF framework would prevent any gaps in health financing.
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