Gov’t Announces New Date For Mandatory Social Health Insurance Fund Registration.
Gov’t Announces New Date For Mandatory Social Health Insurance Fund Registration: Speaking in a meeting aimed to facilitate the transition of NHIF to the Social Health Authority (SHA), Nakhumicha stated that the registration exercise is expected to go on concurrently with the offering of services by NHIF.
Therefore, the exercise is expected to commence in May 2024, in as much as the services will be rolled out in July 1.
Nakhumicha reiterated the government’s pledge to have the Social Health Authority operational by July 1, 2024, with household registration slated to commence in May.
The cabinet secretary further flagged off the NHIF asset and liabilities verification exercise aimed to facilitate an effective and smooth transition to the Social Health Authority (SHA).
The verification is in line with Government’s commitment to ensure a seamless transition from NHIF to SHA and one that guarantees continuity of service delivery to the people.
This exercise will ascertain assets and liabilities held by NHIF countrywide and ensure accountability and transparency during the transition.
She also reiterared the government’s agenda to ensure Kenyans under NHIF cover continue to enjoy uninterrupted services during this transition period.
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