Nakhumicha: Kenyans in Informal Sector Will Pay for SHIF Annually, Government to Cover Costs for Those Unable to Pay

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• Health Cabinet Secretary Susan Nakhumicha addressed concerns on contributions to the new Social Health Authority during a town hall interview in Kisumu, highlighting government subsidies for the Ksh. 300 minimum premiums and mechanisms for inclusivity across social classes.
• Nakhumicha emphasized the transition from NHIF to SHIF as more beneficial, with provisions for enforcing contributions and subsidies for the informal sector, alongside borrowing options from the Hustler Fund or Saccos for individuals with irregular incomes.

Nakhumicha: Kenyans In Informal Sector To Pay For SHIF Annually, Gov’t To Pay For Those Incapable

Health Cabinet Secretary Susan Nakhumicha addressed concerns raised by Kenyans regarding contributions to the new Social Health Authority during a town hall interview on Citizen TV in Kisumu. 

She assured that the government had established mechanisms to ensure inclusivity across different social classes in the new Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF) model.

No one will be excluded from the SHIF, with the government set to subsidize the Ksh. 300 minimum premiums for those unable to pay. 

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This subsidy program will precede contributions starting in July. The transition from the National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) to SHIF is deemed more beneficial to all citizens, with mechanisms in place for enforcing contributions and subsidies for those unable to pay.

Contributions for the informal sector will be collected when individuals interact with government services, with an option for annual premiums. 

Additionally, borrowing options from the government-run Hustler Fund or Saccos will be available for those with irregular incomes, ensuring accessibility to health insurance.

Secretary Nakhumicha emphasized the importance of a cultural shift towards proactive payment of dues for the sake of personal health benefits. 

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She appealed to Kenyans to change their mindset, arguing that paying dues upfront without coercion is essential for their well-being.