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SHIF Contributions: Unemployed Kenyan Youth to Contribute KSh 300 to Government

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Last updated: 2024/02/28 at 10:21 AM
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The Kenyan government is set to roll out the Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF) contributions starting July 2024, aiming to revolutionize healthcare accessibility across the nation. Under this new scheme, both employed and unemployed citizens will be required to make monthly contributions, marking a significant step towards universal healthcare coverage.

Requirements to contribute to SHIF

Health Cabinet Secretary (CS) Susan Nakhumicha elucidated the details of the contribution system, revealing that employed individuals will have 2.75% of their gross monthly salary deducted towards the Social Health Insurance Fund SHIF. Meanwhile, unemployed Kenyans aged 25 and above will need to pay a fixed amount of KSh 300 monthly.

This move underscores the government’s commitment to providing affordable healthcare for all citizens, irrespective of their employment status. Additionally, President William Ruto’s administration envisions SHIF as a means to ensure equitable access to healthcare services throughout the country.

CS Nakhumicha emphasized the inclusivity of the scheme, stating that all Kenyans above the age of 25 will be mandated to contribute. For those employed in the formal sector, the contribution will be automatically deducted from their salaries, amounting to KSh 300 per month. Similarly, unemployed individuals falling within the specified age bracket will also need to make the KSh 300 monthly contribution.

The decision to delay the implementation of SHIF until July stems from the outcomes of a comprehensive public participation exercise on the Social Health Insurance Act Draft. This exercise allowed for diverse perspectives to be considered, ensuring that the regulations are inclusive and address the concerns of all stakeholders.

CS Nakhumicha highlighted the significance of public participation in governance, stressing its role in fostering consensus and incorporating the views of the populace. The validation exercise conducted at the Kenya International Convention Centre (KICC) served as a platform for health stakeholders to review the draft regulations thoroughly.

With the implementation of SHIF on the horizon, the government aims to streamline healthcare financing, reducing the burden on individuals while enhancing service delivery across the healthcare sector. This move signals a paradigm shift towards a more inclusive and sustainable healthcare system, poised to benefit millions of Kenyans across the nation.

SHIF Contributions:

Nakhumicha says unemployed youth must contribute

Nakhumicha: 25 years and above to pay compulsory Ksh 300

Those below 25 years will enjoy benefits of parents cards#CitizenBriefs @lillian_muli pic.twitter.com/Gh4ctX5yxc

— Citizen TV Kenya (@citizentvkenya) February 27, 2024

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