NHIF rules deferred to allow debateThe president yesterday offered reprieve to low income earners who were to be hit by new rules mooted by the State health insurer. National Hospital Insurance Fund (NHIF) last week came up with unpopular regulations that threatened to limit benefits that voluntary contributors to the fund can enjoy. SEE ALSO :Software deal was used to milk NHIF of millions“On Kenyans’ health insurance, I am aware of proposed changes in the fees and structure of insurance benefits of the NHIF," Uhuru said in a national address yesterday. It also imposed a 50 per cent fine on the monthly contribution on members who remitted payments late. It also required that all defaulters submit upfront payments for 12 months before they can enjoy the benefits again.

Source: Standard Digital January 15, 2020 06:33 UTC