This is how you register for NHIF cover both offline and online. You are eligible if you are a resident in Kenya and has attained the age of 18 years, if your income(formal and informal) from salaries or self-employment is more than Ksh 1000 per month and Ksh 12,000 per year. This includes foreign visitors legally working in Kenya.

You can always check the NHIF Rates to know precisely the amount you are required to contribute monthly.

 

Requirements for NHIF Registration

  • A copy of National ID (including spouse if applicable).
  • Recent coloured passport size photos (including spouse & dependents if applicable).
  • Original & copies of Birth Certificate(s) for dependents
  • A copy of Employer Appointment/Introduction Letter (this excludes self-employed/voluntary contributors).

The requirement for Foreign Residents

  • Photocopies of passport, alien certificate or work permit (including spouse if applicable).
  • Coloured passport photo (including spouse & dependents if applicable).

 

Registration Requirement for Foreign Students.

  • Photocopy of passport.
  • Coloured passport size photo.

Download and fill in the membership forms then submit the above documents and the required amount under the Voluntary/Self Employed Category at any of NHIF branches located countrywide.

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NHIF Online Registration Procedure

To register for NHIF Kenya online, visit http://www.nhif.or.ke/healthinsurance/registeronline on your smartphone or computer.

For Self Registration

  • Visit the NHIF Kenya Portal online
  • Click on the “Self Employed” tab on the Menu provided
  • Select your identification type, i.e. Kenyan or alien identity card
  • Proceed to fill in the form in the following fields.
  • Attach a Scanned Copy of Your ID/PassPort/Alien ID and passport photo
  • If married, attach Your Marriage Certificate.
  • Click Save to apply.

 

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Note: The system will notify you of your application status by sending a notification SMS message to the Contributor’s Mobile Number. You can also check your NHIF Balance on the phone anytime.

 

How to include your spouse and children in your NHIF card

You can add your spouse and children in your NHIF card by just visiting any of the NHIF branch offices or Huduma Kenya Center near you.

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Documents required to include your spouse and children in your NHIF card

  1.  A photocopy of your ID and that of your spouse.
  2. A copy of your marriage certificate or an affidavit from the magistrates’ court in case you do not have a certificate.
  3. Copies of your children’s birth certificates or birth notification, if they are between 0-6 months. And finally, remember to attach colour passport size photos of all dependents.

 

How to reactivate your NHIF Account

To reactivate your account, pay Ksh 1,500 via M-PESA Paybill number 200222 using your National ID as the account number. Your card will, however, be restricted for two months before you can access the benefit.

 

How to change/amend your NHIF details
DOWNLOAD NHIF Forms – All forms [PDF]
How to find out your NHIF number via phone
How to check your your NHIF balance on mobile phone code 21101
How to reactivate your NHIF after defaulting 
How to apply for NHIF maternity cover – Linda Mama on phone by dialing *263#
NHIF Membership requirement 
Check Your NHIF Account Status Using Your Phone

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