How to Pay and Check your NHIF Status on Phone
It is now easy to check for the status of your NHIF contributions by simply sending an SMS to 21101.
What you needÂ
- A working sms plan(at least 10 shillings credit)
- The contributors ID number
The procedure
To get your account status via your mobile phone:
- Compose a new sms
- Type the letters “ID”, a space, then your
ID number (or passport number if applicable) e.g ID 12345678 - Send to 21101
Note: Charge for this service is Kshs 10 only.
Related: How to replace your NHIF cardÂ
How to pay NHIF via MPESA
- Choose the Pay Bill option on your M-pesa menu
- Enter Business no. 200222
- Type in contributor’s National Identity Number
- Enter amount in Kenya shillings you wish to contribute
- Type in your M-Pesa Pin
- Confirm all details are correct then press OK
You will receive a confirmation SMS from Mpesa immediately.
Transaction charges applicable are Kshs 15.
NB: This option is only available to voluntary contributors & the self employed.
Related:How to check your NHIF number in case you misplaced the card
REQUEST NO. 991919
Hello
I am enquring to find out whether my request had been approved.Been a week now since my request was forwarded
Regards,
Evans
ID 20411650
Check my nhif statement
I had been there requesting the LOU REQ.799515(20/11/2018)Nhif no.1810464 to be approved because i had been going for surgery on 22/11/2018 and even by now is not yet why?
when paying through mpesa do u put national id no or card no
You use your ID number as the account number
I have tried checking for my mother’s NHIF status via her mobile no and I get a SMS saying invalid NHIF number .pls help..
Am not in a position to pay for my Inlaws Card, whenever i try paying the response is usually failed because have used invalid account number. Please check it out and assist..
membership number 7710711 and ID No. 0845943
Hi WInnie,
You need to sue the ID number as the account number.
When picking an outpatient facility do I have to physicaly visit NHIF office
I want check my account status
Plz I want to know how many children’s have you registered for me wit I’d/no 20270346, I have 2 boys & 2 girls, only me & my wife used twice, and have forwarded there details to mks office,plZ, give me my full detail of contributions and my dependants.
Why is this sms number not working.you can indicate how members can access their memberships status
I mohammed id 22388795 nihf member my contribution of this year are missing and my mpesa statement showing I am paying what is the problem
I have been a defaultant for one year how can i be assisted ?is there any penalty if i restart paying
Hi I registered on February, have been paying but today when I confirmed the reply is am not credited why and I always get the sms for mpesa am a bit shocked.
Incase of death of the contributor, can the surviving spouse continue to contribute to the account and enjoy the benefits? If so how does one go about it?
Can pay nhif on 9th
Hello I had stayed over a year without paying my nhif contribution. It was for employed but have now paid for the month of January, february and March without having to change to self employed. The question is, is there a procedure for changing to self employment and is there need since my payments have all been credited? Thank you
Please send my nhif statement.i have requested for it please
Marywahu I’d no1044
am trying to pay my nhif via mpesa but it doesn’t go thorough it says the I’d is informat
To know whether my spouse is one of my dependants in my nhif card.
Can one change his spouse? How?
1. In case of change of spouse one will be required to produce one or more of the following depending on each case-
-A sworn affidavit from the Magistrate or marriage certificate
-Copy of ID for both parties
-Divorce certificate
-Death certificate for deceased spouse
-Coloured passport size photo(s)
http://www.nhif.or.ke/healthinsurance/nhifForms
Thanks so much for sharing this
Welcome
How to check whether my spouse is in the system?
Follow the guide to send her id number to the number provided above. You will get a response with the last time she contributed if at all she is in the system.
I am on a 10 months contract that ends on June so I have paid for September and October so can I still enjoy outpatient or do I have to pay
Please send me my contribution to the due date
My contribution status updates
Follow the guide to send an sms and you will get an sms with he last time payments was remitted.
I want to see my NHIF statements please
Follow the guide to send an sms and you will get an sms with he last time payments was remitted.
Hi..
How do I pay for my NHIF while I am abroad?
Thank you
You can have someone in Kenya to make the payments for you…monthly or annually as per your ability.
I usually pay for my account via MPESA since the month of June to October this month this year but after checking my statement today there wasn’t any contribution data. What’s the problem?
Send your inquiry to [email protected] for assistance.
pls send me my statement.
Kindly send me my contribution status to date.
Whom did i fill as my dependent?
Kindly please send my nhif contribution
Hw will i knw wether i can access to my prefered out patient hospital though phone?
Sir/Madam,
This procedure should NOT include the NHIF number:
-How to pay NHIF via MPESA
Choose the Pay Bill option on your M-pesa menu
Enter Business no. 200222
Enter the NHIF number
Type in contributor’s National Identity Number
Enter amount in Kenya shillings you wish to contribute
Type in your M-Pesa Pin
Confirm all details are correct then press OK
Could you please correct this info as it’s only the Contributor’s ID Number is required.
Regards.
thank you. the information is now updated.
How can I get Nhif statement through my mobile phone?
how can i know weather those who am paying for nhif are in the list (my account), i.e wife and children
You can email your NHIF number/id number to [email protected] or call them at http://www.nhif.or.ke/healthinsurance/contact
NHIF IS DOING GREAT TO KENYANS
Kindly I want to confirm my nhif ministatement
Register on the NHIF site and can then surf for your Account Statement.
Confirmation of my updates
am employed and my NHIF has been continuously deducted from my salary… how can I get notification every month that my NHIF account has been credited?”
Hey , have just checked my NHIF Statement via SMS and there is no reply still. What’s going on??
I want to check weather my spouse is in the system
please which are the deadlines of payments for self employed people
Good Day
I stopped paying for NHIF when i left employment,in 2012 but i want to start, can i use the same membership no and whats the minimum/maximum?. Am self employed, and finally how can i get a replacement card.
Thanks Bless you
ID 8060211
I ammended my nhif to self employment.paid via mpesa day before yesterday .but when I check my status bado inasema last payment is by my last employer
I want know how my nhif mini statement btn december to murch.
I stopped paying for ma NHIF card since last year August, wat are the charges
Seeing as is the year is over you should purpose to start paying afresh next year.
how do i check if my NHIF account is active?
Hi,
Is there a limit to using the NHIF card. If so, what is my limit as I contribute 500KShs per month? Please advice
How does one pay for late penalties?
You have to contact the customer care team at NHIF http://www.nhif.or.ke/healthinsurance/contact
I wrote my Membership No instead of ID NO will my account be credited?
Did the same thing. Was it credited? Did you get any assistance?
i paid using mpesa pay bill but you have not credited to my account for 2 months now
How can one change from employee to self employed?
You have to fill the amendment for at http://www.nhif.or.ke/healthinsurance/uploads/forms/nhif26.pdf. You can also call Phone:0800 720 601, (020) – 2723255/56, 2714793/94, 2722527
how can I get my nhif statement online.
Hi,
This article is the closest we get
http://www.how.co.ke/how-to-check-the-nhif-account-contribution-status-on-your-phone/
When I try to chack my account status but no feedback why? Or which process should I use.
Please follow the procedure here
http://www.how.co.ke/how-to-check-the-nhif-account-contribution-status-on-your-phone/
statement
I need to know whether i can use my account of which I applied on 30th August 2016.please help know whether it is valid. Thenkyou.member no 6473202
i registered as a member on 25/ 03 /2010 when i was joining employment in a certain company, but i never received my nhif card. again i have applied for convertion from employed to self employed and paid 480 bob via mpesa..will i really get my card this time round.
You need to visit your nearest NHIF office and get this sorted.
NHIF Building at Upper hill
Industrial Area at Devcon Building
Westlands (Bandari Plaza)
Satellite Offices:
Ruaraka
Ongata Rongai
Buruburu
Kenyatta National Hospital
Eastleigh