The National Hospital Insurance Fund is on the spot following revelations it is not covering Covid-19 testing charges for its members. While seeking a statement on the floor, Kakamega Senator Cleophas Malala claimed that NHIF has declined to cover hotel and restaurant staff undergoing mandatory testing. Migori Senator Ochillo Ayacko said that because NHIF covers the majority of Kenyans, reports that it is facing financial troubles could be the reason behind failure to cover Covid-19 testing costs, and urged the House to probe its financial soundness. “Everybody needs assurance that they will get treated and the NHIF will cover the cost of that treatment. Deputy speaker Margaret Kamar directed the House ad hoc committee on Covid-19 to summon NHIF management to explain the concern.

Source: The Star July 18, 2020 08:48 UTC