NHIF is a State Parastatal established in 1966, providing medical insurance to members and their dependents. It has 95 branches and offices nationwide, and anyone over 18 can join.
To keep your healthcare benefits uninterrupted, it’s crucial to stay informed about your NHIF status. Follow this guide to check your NHIF status in Kenya.
You can check your NHIF status through SMS and USSD, the NHIF mobile app, or the NHIF website.
How to Pay for NHIF-New NHIF Paybill Via Mpesa
How to Check Your NHIF Status Via SMS/USSD
To easily check your National Hospital Insurance Fund status or get your details, you can use two methods.
The first method involves sending an SMS (text message) with the following format: ID [space] Your ID Number, for example, (ID 12345678) to 1550.
The second method involves dialing *155# on your phone and following the easy prompts provided.
15 Best Money Market Funds in Kenya.
Check your NHIF Status Using App or Website
The NHIF has an online portal where you can check your account status without visiting their offices. Here’s a simple guide:
1. Go to the NHIF website.
2. Sign up if you haven’t already.
3. Enter your details and create a password.
4.Log in to your account to check your NHIF contribution status. You can view your recent contributions, any missed months, and your account activation status.
5. Log out when you’re done.
Check Your NHIF Status By Email.
If you want to check your NHIF status, you can send an email to customercare@nhif.or.ke. However, please note that this service may take some time as it requires a human correspondent to check your details and send you an email back. You will receive a PDF statement with your NHIF status after a few hours or days.
How to add my kids, wife, and husband to my NHIF card?
Please note that in order to make any necessary changes to your NHIF account, you will need to fill out an amendment form at any NHIF branch nationwide. You must also attach the required documents to the form.
i) Copies of birth certificates for children over 6 months old, or a copy of birth notification for children who are aged 6 months and below, along with an Affidavit for spouse addition, if applicable.
ii) Passport photos of your children or spouse.
iii) A copy of the Principal Member’s National Identity Card.
Change Of Outpatient Facility?
You can change your healthcare facility anytime by dialing *155#, using the ‘My NHIF’ app from Google Play or App Store, or visiting the NHIF Selfcare Platform.
[…] How To Check NHIF Status […]