How do I know my NHIF arrears?

April 2023 · 3 minute read

You can also check the arrears and penalties accrued (if any) by clicking on the Status menu, on the NHIF Self Care online portal. You can also check your NHIF account status through SMS.

How do I know my NHIF arrears?

It is very easy to check your NHIF account contribution status via your phone.To Check NHIF Status, simply type ID ****** where ***** is your ID or passport number and send to 21101. You will get a reply with the name of your employer and the last month you paid your contribution. The charges for this service are Ksh.

How do I pay NHIF arrears and penalty?

How to Pay NHIF Penalty via Mpesa
Go to your Mpesa Menu.Click on Lipa Na Mpesa.Select Paybill Option.Enter Business Number(200222)Enter your National ID number as the account number and add the letter “y”, for instance, 34566732y. Enter the amount to contribute.Input your Mpesa pin number and send.

How can I check my NHIF arrears online?

How to check NHIF arrears online
Visit the NHIF official website www.nhif.or.ke and look for the self-service portal. If you’re a first-time visitor, you will need to register (create an account) to enjoy the various services.Click on create account and choose individual/corporate.

Does NHIF have penalties?

NHIF requires that you pay your monthly premiums not later than the 9th of every month to avoid incurring late payment penalties. For the self-employed and voluntary members, late NHIF remittances attract a penalty of Ksh. 250 for every month defaulted.

How can I activate NHIF after defaulting?

If you have defaulted for over 12 Months, you can reactivate your card by paying KES 1,500. You will then have to wait for 60 days for the card to become active. You can pay via M-PESA Paybill, 200222 or at EQUITY, NBK, KCB, or CO-OP BANK. Ensure you pay regularly afterwards.

How do you clear NHIF penalty?

MPs amended the NHIF Act, to remove the penalty for late submission of contribution from five times the unpaid amount to a 10 percent penalty. The Act require employers to remit employee contributions on or before the 9th of each month.

How do I renew my NHIF membership?

NHIF Online Registration Procedure
Visit the NHIF Kenya Portal online.Click on the “Self Employed” tab on the Menu provided.Select your identification type, i.e. Kenyan or alien identity card.Proceed to fill in the form in the following fields.Attach a Scanned Copy of Your ID/PassPort/Alien ID and passport photo.

How do I know if my NHIF card is active?

Did you know you can check your NHIF account status without needing to visit an NHIF branch? You can do this by sending an email with your ID number to customercare@nhif.or.ke or texting the letters ID followed by a space and your ID number or passport number to 21101.

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