The Ministry of Health has released details of the fate of employees at the National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) following the transition to the Social Health Authority (SHA).
In a statement, the Ministry has noted that the employees have been officially transferred to SHA, under the Public Service Commission (PSC).
However, after six months, the employees will undergo a fresh assessment to determine whether or not they will stay.
“NHIF staff have all been seconded to SHA by PSC for six months to facilitate suitability assessments and interviews for permanent onboarding,” the ministry noted.
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What Happens to NHIF Staff Not Onboarded
At the moment, the staff are undergoing suitability assessments which are done by PSC.
However, after six months, those not onboarded by the commission will not continue serving at SHA.
The ministry has made provisions to have the employees transferred to other government institutions.
“Staff not onboarded into SHA post-assessment will be deployed to other public institutions as stipulated in the transitional clauses,” explained the ministry.
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SHA Updates
In an attempt to clear claims and ensure timely payments to healthcare facilities, SHA has disbursed Ksh1.25 billion for pending NHIF claims.
Ksh1.1 billion has been disbursed under the Linda Mama (LM) program while Ksh1.35 billion has been disbursed for SHA capitation payments.
The Social Health Authority (SHA) was rolled out on 1st October 2024, following the enactment of the Social Health Insurance Act No. 6 of 2023 effectively bringing the NHIF Act No 9 of 1998 to an end.
NHIF wound up its services on 21st November 2024 as per the law.
“Some healthcare facilities were initially unable to offer SHA services due to contractual challenges.
“We are pleased to report that contracts with these facilities have now been finalized and published, ensuring transparency and continuity in service delivery. We request that the HCPs should ensure that they sign the contracts to continue offering services to the public.”
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