Each household is expected to contribute Ksh. 500 to the National Health Insurance (NHIF). This are the new reforms as the government tries to cover the health of all Kenyans.
In a bill by majority leader Amos Kimunya, employers are required to make an equal contribution to the fund for their employees.
Through the NHIF amendment bill 2021, it is mandatory for all adults to be contributors to the NHIF.
“The bill reads in part, contributions will be by all Kenyans from 18 years and above. It will be from both formal and informal sectors.
