New NHIF rates to cover out-patient medical care
NHIF has published the new rates. The new premiums enable NHIF members to have both in-patient and out-patient covers. The service that members will enjoy under the out-patient include:
- General consultation with general practitioners
- Prescribed laboratory tests/investigations
- Drugs/medicines
- Prescribed X-rays and ultra sound diagnosis
- Treatment of Sexually Transmitted Infections
- Treatment, dressing or diagnostic testing
- Family planning
- Ante-natal and post-natal care
- Clinical counseling services
- Health and wellness education
The new rates come into effect from 1st April 2015, meaning by the end of April if you are employed, you will be expected to pay the below rates.
| Gross Income (Ksh) | Monthly Contribution (Ksh) |
| 0-5,999 | 150 |
| 6,000 – 7,999 | 300 |
| 8,000 – 11,999 | 400 |
| 12,000 – 14,999 | 500 |
| 15,000 – 19,999 | 600 |
| 20,000 – 24,999 | 750 |
| 25,000 – 29,999 | 850 |
| 30,000 – 34,999 | 900 |
| 35,000 – 39,999 | 950 |
| 40,000 – 44,999 | 1,000 |
| 45,000 – 49,999 | 1,100 |
| 50,000 – 59,999 | 1,200 |
| 60,000 – 69,999 | 1,300 |
| 70,000 – 79,999 | 1,400 |
| 80,000 – 89,999 | 1,500 |
| 90,000 – 99,999 | 1,600 |
| 100,000 and above | 1,700 |
