NHIF Board Chairman Mohammud Mohammed (right) with NHIF CEO Simeon Ole Kirgotty (left) during a media briefing on NHIF's new rates at the fund's offices on May 7, 2015. NHIF members from February, 2016 year be able to use their cards to seek medical treatment abroad. PHOTO | DIANA NGILA | NATION MEDIA GROUP
Under the new plan, chronic diseases such as cancers and kidney failure will be given priority.
To qualify for the funding, a patient will require a letter of proof from the Director of Medical Services.
Under the new rates, the lowest contributions is Sh500 a month while the highest Sh1,700.
National Hospital Insurance Fund members will from February next year be able to use their cards to get treatment abroad.
NHIF announced recently that under its new “Chronic Disease Fund”, the insurer will pay up to Sh5 million for any of its members who needs treatment outside the country.
