NHIF MEMBERSHIP

• Eligibility

The following are eligible for the cover:

1. Civil Servants at the National Government, Staff performing functions

devolved to the Counties.

1. Declared spouse by the principal member;

• Five declared children upto 21 years of age or 25 years for a child enrolled in a full time formal education;

1. There is no age limit for dependants with Disability (proof of registration with the National Council for Persons with Disability will be required);
2. More dependants can be covered on payment of an additional premium as provided in Table A; and
3. Principal Members must register with

• Table A- Additional Dependant(s) Premiums(Per Year)

• Registration Requirements

The Members that have never registered with NHIF before or declared their dependants are required to fill a Registration form (NHIF 2) available at any NHIF office, Huduma Centres or NHIF website (www.nhif.or.ke). The applicant must attach:

1. Coloured passport size photos of contributor and all declared

dependant(s);

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1. Photocopies of identification cards for contributor and spouse (where

applicable); and

• Copies of birth certificates for all children or birth notification for child(ren) below six (6) months and adoption certificate and disability identification, where

• Registration Updates

If an employee is already a registered member of NHIF, they should ensure the details of their dependants are accurately reflected in the NHIF records by confirming at the nearest NHIF office or Huduma Centre or calling the toll free line 0800 720 601. A member may wish to add or amend his or her details or those of the dependants as follows:-

• Declaration of Spouse

Fill NHIF 26 form (see Appendix II) and attach copies of I.D for Member and the Spouse together with coloured passport size photograph of the spouse.

• Declaration of Child

Fill NHIF 26 form and attach a copy of the birth certificate or birth notification for a child below six (6) months, adoption certificate or disability identification, where applicable.

2.3.3.Change of Spouse

Fill in NHIF 26 form and attach the following documents:

1. Copies of D for member and spouse
2. Coloured passport size photo of spouse

• Marriage certificate/Affidavit from a Commissioner of Oath; and

1. Death Certificate/Divorce

2.3.4 Amendment of Member Details

Fill NHIF 26 form and attach copies of I.D and state on the form the required amendments or change requested.