The Social Health Authority ordered all companies to follow new medical cover rules across Kenya. Employers must register with the SHA and pay monthly contributions under the 2023 Social Health Insurance Act. Government offices and private businesses face the same requirements for worker registration. Companies need to sign up their staff members and family dependents with the health system. SHA wants employers to keep employee details current and encourage dependent enrollment.
Monthly payments must reach SHA before the 9th day of each month without fail. Late contributions trigger automatic penalties worth two percent of the owed amount for every payment period. Companies that refuse to pay face serious legal consequences from the health authority. Persistent violators risk fines reaching two million shillings or three years behind bars. Workers lose health services when their employers skip required payments.
SHA replaced the National Health Insurance Fund in October 2024 after decades of NHIF operations. The new system aims to expand healthcare access and achieve Universal Health Coverage goals. Through the updated benefit package, all Kenyans can access affordable medical services. Health facilities are prepared to deliver improved services under the SHA framework. Employers can register through the official SHA website portal or contact the toll-free helpline.
Monthly payments must reach SHA before the 9th day of each month without fail. Late contributions trigger automatic penalties worth two percent of the owed amount for every payment period. Companies that refuse to pay face serious legal consequences from the health authority. Persistent violators risk fines reaching two million shillings or three years behind bars. Workers lose health services when their employers skip required payments.
SHA replaced the National Health Insurance Fund in October 2024 after decades of NHIF operations. The new system aims to expand healthcare access and achieve Universal Health Coverage goals. Through the updated benefit package, all Kenyans can access affordable medical services. Health facilities are prepared to deliver improved services under the SHA framework. Employers can register through the official SHA website portal or contact the toll-free helpline.
