Luckily, we have the National Hospital Insurance Fund (NHIF). This insurance scheme is available for all Kenyans. For those in formal employment, their contribution to this scheme is often deducted alongside other statutory deductions such as Taxes. For the self-employed however, the terms weren’t as clear. Until NHIF introduced Supa Cover, a scheme where users can pay for their own medical insurance cover. The following are the steps to follow in order to Pay NHIF via Mpesa paybill number 200222 , your unique NHIF account number and National ID card number : For self employed Kenyans, this is the way to go if affordable healthcare is something you would be interested in. It also pays to visit your nearest NHIF office with all the queries you have, maybe the monthly rates, penalties should you default on payments, adding your dependents, the terms governing the same and much more.
