NHIF is a medical cover that caters for your hospital bills when you don’t have cash at hand. Below are steps on how to register online.
Before you register for nhif, there are certain criterias used to know if you meet the eligibility.
1. One must be 18 years and above .
This ensures one is an adult who is well aware of the rules and regulations of the insurance and also incase of any legal problems
2. One must be employed by the government or simply by self .
To ensure one is able to pay for the services as per the rules by the national hospital and insurance fund.
3. One must be Kenyan citizen by Birth, marriage or Legally
This ensure the laws and order is followed. Also helps avoid fraudsters.
Step by Step guide on how to register for nhif online.
1. Go to your browser and type NHIF online portal or simply www.nhif.ke.
The browser will direct you to the drop down menu that enables you to fill out the form provided
2. Follow the prompt by filling out the form.
3. On the form , fill out your employment
Be it self employed or employed by the government, this is to ensure one is able to cater for the fee required by national hospital insurance fund.
4. Fill out the type of identification you have
Identification details can include; National identification, Passport.
5. Upload your identification documents
When prompted, upload your identification details .This is to ensure that one is a legal citizen or resident of the country
6.Save the document
To complete the registration without loosing the document
7. You will receive a sms notification
From the number you provided in the form , an sms notification will be sent to confirm your registration is been received and has been successful
The process takes approximately 5mins.
You can also dial *263# and follow the prompt to register.