Application Process for NHIF Card in Kenya: Replacement, Renewal of membership

HOW TO APPLY FOR NHIF CARD ONLINE IN KENYA

The procedure for applying for NHIF card online is as follows;

• Visit: http://www.nhif.or.ke/healthinsurance/registeronline/
• Select Employed or self employed
• Employee application form will load
• Fill the form details
• Attach copy of ID, Passport photo, marriage certificate if you are married,
• Click Save
• You will be notified of your status upon payment
• You will also receive an SMS to your number

To receive your NHIF card after successfully completing the above application and being approved, visit any NHIF office or Huduma centre near you and get your card printed for you

You are done!

 NOTE: For those who are employed (formal sector), it is compulsory to be a NHIF member. For those in the informal sector (self-employed) membership is voluntary.

NOTE: Registration fee is Ksh. 1500

HOW TO REPLACE LOST NHIF CARD

If you lost your NHIF Card, You can get a replacement by paying KSH100.00 at either National Bank, Equity Bank, Co-op Bank or KCB. Ensure you inform the bank teller you are paying for NHIF card replacement. Once you have paid, present the bank slip to any NHIF branch or Huduma center to have your replacement printed.

HOW TO ADD YOUR SPOUSE TO YOUR NHIF CARD (OR CHILD)

To add your spouse to your NHIF card or beneficiaries, present a  copy of your ID and marriage certificate or affidavit from the magistrates’ court to your NHIF center or huduma enter. For your child, avail his or her birth certificate or a birth notification if they are 0 to 6 months old.

HOW TO REACTIVATE NHIF CARD FOR SELF EMPLOYED

If you are self-employed and have not contributed for 12 months and beyond your card will be deactivated. To can reactivate your NHIF card, pay at least KES 1,500 and resume usage of the card after 2 months (60 days). You can pay through M-PESA (paybill 200222) or at the Bank .

HOW TO REMOVE SPOUSE FROM NHIF BENEFICIARIES IN CASE OF DIVORCE OR SEPARATION

In case of separation or divorce, you will need to present a divorce certificate or a sworn affidavit from the Magistrate’s court and NOT FROM AN ADVOCATE or A LAWYER.

NHIF REPLACEMENT OF BIOMETRIC CARDS

Replacement of biometric card is ongoing, all you need is to present a copy of your ID as an identification document to the nearest Huduma center or NHIF station/center.

HOW TO RENEW NHIF ACCOUNT

 To renew your account, you will need to pay a minimum premium of Ksh. 1500/=which is a three month contribution then your account will be restricted for 60 days before you can use your account