The Ministry of Health, led by Cabinet Secretary Susan Nakhumicha, has announced the finalization of regulations to implement the Social Health Insurance Fund.
According to Nakhumicha, these regulations are currently awaiting approval from the Attorney General’s office and are scheduled to be officially published this Friday.
Nakhumicha emphasized that this development will mark the commencement of the 2.75% deductions, signaling the initiation of Kenya’s social health insurance program.
Although deductions will start this month, Kenyans are expected to start reaping the benefits of the scheme from July 1st, 2024.
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During a speech in Kisumu, the CS highlighted the importance of a three-month window before the scheme’s implementation.
This period will allow the ministry to adequately prepare and establish the necessary infrastructure for the program’s effectiveness.
“Our projection is that we need three months to prepare ourselves. We need a digital system to do the registration and test it ahead of the official rollout on 1st July,” Nakhumicha explained.
Furthermore, the registration process is anticipated to commence immediately following the publication of the regulations on Friday.
Nakhumicha assured the public that funds allocated to the new scheme will be managed transparently to ensure equitable access to quality healthcare for all Kenyans.
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