@lindahoguttu #Thread on New @nhifkenya policies/regulations:
Waiting period to increase to 3 moths in which time one is expected to have paid KShs. 6,000 upfront for the 12 months. 1/
Waiting period to increase to 3 moths in which time one is expected to have paid KShs. 6,000 upfront for the 12 months. 1/
50% penalty for each month defaulted/paid late, up to 11 months. 2/
If defaulted, you pay 1 year advance and wait 30 days before getting any benefits. 3/
Any default more than 12 months, refer to No.1. You are treated like a new entrant into the scheme. 4/
For maternity access – restricted to 6 months after card matures. 5/
Maternity and specialized services – 6 month waiting period for dependents declared after initial registration. Newborns have to be declared within 6 months. 6/
30 days waiting period for any additional dependants, or in case of a change of spouse for inpatient and outpatient services. 7/
6 month waiting period for specialized services. In case of defaulted payments, refer to Tweet 1 and 2 on penalties and waiting periods. 8/
Maximum dependants – 1 spouse and 5 children - for the National Scheme. 9/
Health Insurance subsidy, Linda Mama, Elderly persons with severe disability and Inua Jamii program exempt from those changes. 10/10
