This guide will walk you through the transition, ensuring you’re informed and ready to make the most of SHA, the new health insurance scheme.
With SHA aiming for Universal Health Coverage, it’s crucial to understand how these changes will impact you and your family.
Enroll with the Social Health Authority by visiting SHA official website and completing the form with your information, and secure medical insurance for yourself and your family.
Know the Timeline and Transition Details
Key Dates to Remember:
- NHIF services will continue until November 22, 2024.
- SHA registration is underway, with new deductions starting post-transition.
Until NHIF is phased out, continue your contributions as usual. SHA, the new scheme, promises to revolutionize healthcare accessibility and equity across Kenya.
How To Register for SHA
Registration Options:
- Self-register via USSD code *147#.
- Use the online platform at www.sha.go.ke.
- Visit any NHIF branch office or community health promoters in your village.
Early registration ensures you are enrolled in the new system seamlessly, avoiding interruptions in accessing healthcare services.
SHA Funds Structure
SHA’s new structure divides the funds into three main components:
- Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF): For services at Level 4, 5, and 6 hospitals.
- Primary Healthcare Fund: Fully funded by the government for Level 2 and 3 facilities.
- Emergency, Critical and Chronic Fund: Additional care at top hospitals after SHIF benefits are exhausted.
Familiarize yourself with these categories to maximize your benefits under the new system.
SHA Contribution Rates
Income-Based Contributions:
- The deduction rate is set at 2.75% of your income.
- Minimum SHA contribution is KES 300, down from NHIF’s KES 500.
This standardized system ensures equitable access to services, regardless of income level. Plan your budget accordingly.
SHA Coverage and Benefits
SHA offers standardized service tariffs, removing previous biases towards private hospitals. Key benefits include:
- Equal access to healthcare services, regardless of contribution amount.
- Comprehensive mental health services.
- Coverage for dialysis, cancer treatments, and basic mortuary services.
Understanding these benefits helps you make informed decisions about your healthcare needs.
SHA Facility Accreditation and Preparedness
Verify that your preferred healthcare facilities are accredited by SHA and prepared to offer services under new tariffs.
Public, private, and faith-based providers are part of this vast network, ensuring widespread access.
Secure Your Health Future with SHA
This new dawn in health financing aims to provide equitable healthcare access to all Kenyans, contributing towards the government’s goal of Universal Health Coverage.
Stay informed, register early, and understand your benefits to make the most out of SHA. As the transition date approaches, ensure you’re prepared for a seamless switch to this revolutionary health insurance system.
Optimize your health security today with SHA and step confidently into a future where healthcare is a right, not a privilege.
