The National Hospital Insurance Fund – NHIF Supa Cover is a medical insurance cover that enables you and your family to enjoy an unparalleled benefits package. The Supa Cover has no maximum age limit, no pre-existing conditions, and no maximum number of children, but has the largest number of service centers.
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What is NHIF Supa Cover?
The National Hospital Insurance Fund (NHIF) Supa Cover is our old product which we have revamped to include TEN additional benefits so we can give you better quality service.
You do not need any additional requirements or processes to enjoy supacover if you already registered as a member
Use NHIF Self-care Portal to access NHIF services. Service you will access includes, choice/change of facility, view contributions, pay arrears, and much more.
What You Must Know
- Do you know if you are on the National cover you are on SupaCover?
- Are you aware that if you’re on the National Scheme you’re under Supa Cover?
- Did you know that you can add your adopted child/children as your dependents?
- Are you divorced or separated and wondering how to change your spouse on your NHIF card?
- Are you aware of the benefits you are entitled to as a member?
- Wondering how to make your contributions via M- PESA?
- Are you aware of the services you are entitled to as a member under our outpatient benefit package?
- Did you know selecting your outpatient facility was this easy?
- Did you know you can access NHIF services anywhere and at any time The power is at your fingertips?
Amendment of Wrongly Captured Information
Suppose a contributor or spouse’s names are wrongly captured or a card is having the wrong gender or year of birth, one should carry the following to the nearest NHIF branch for amendment:
- ID Card copies/Alien Certificate/Passport
- Birth Certificates/Notification of Birth
The UHC Supa Cover Benefit Package
- Outpatient Services
- Inpatient Services – Maternity Package
- Surgical Package
- Dialysis Package
- Radiology Imaging Services
- Mental & Behavioral Health Package – Oncology Package
- Emergency Road Evacuation Services
- Overseas Benefits Package
Advantage of the NHIF Amnesty
Are you self-employed and you have not contributed for more than 12 months? You can take advantage of our amnesty to reactivate your NHIF card by paying KES 1,500 via M-PESA pay bill 200222.
Once you pay, your card will start working after 2 months (60 days)
Change of Spouse in the Event of a Divorce
One can change their spouse in the event of a divorce.
Any of the following documents may be used in addition to the attachment of a copy of the ID.
- Marriage/Divorce Certificate
- A sworn affidavit from a Magistrate, Lawyer, or Commissioner of Oaths
Addition of Dependants through Adoption
One can add a dependant through adoption.
Any of the following documents may be used in addition to the attachment of a copy of the ID.
- Documents of legal adoption
- Letters from the children’s department
Benefits of NHIF Supa Cover
NHIF Supa Cover includes TEN additional benefits to give you better quality service.
- Outpatient Cover
- Maternity Cover
- Specialized Diagnostic Tests
- Rehabilitation for Drug and Substance abuse
- Kidney Renal Dialysis
- Kidney Transplant
- Surgical Package
- Oncology/Cancer Treatment
- Specialized Laboratory tests
- Emergency Ambulance Rescue
The NHIF Outpatient Benefit Package
The NHIF Outpatient Benefit Package includes:
- Consultation with General Practitioners
- Laboratory investigations
- Daycare procedures
- Drugs & dispensation
- Health education
- Drug and substance abuse
- Rehabilitation and physiotherapy services
How to Select Your NHIF Outpatient Facility
Have you selected your Outpatient Facility?
Select by:
- Dialing USSD *155# and following the prompts
- Visiting our NHIF Web Portal
- Download My NHIF Mobile App here from the App Store or Google Play
NHIF Services at your fingertips
Access NHIF Service Platforms By:
- Dialing *155#
- Access National Hospital Insurance Fund Portal
- Visiting the Nearest NHIF Branch or Huduma Centre
- By downloading the My NHIF app from the app store or Google Play
How To Rectify Erroneous NHIF Payments Made via M-PESA
Made an error when making your monthly contributions?
- Visit the accounts department in the nearest NHIF office to have the erroneous payment corrected.
- Rectifying it is as simple as visiting your nearest NHIF office with your ID copy and Mpesa statement.
How To Pay NHIF Contributions Via MPESA
You can now make payments for monthly remittances before the 9th of every month.
- Go to the Mpesa menu
- Tap on Lipa na Mpesa
- Select Pay Bill
- Enter 200222 as the NHIF Business Number
- Enter your National ID as the Account Number
- For a monthly payment, enter KES 500 or KES 6,000 to pay for the whole year.
- Enter your PIN Number to confirm
NB: You will receive a message confirming that you have successfully paid. Safaricom Terms & Conditions Apply
NHIF Payment Deadline
The 9th of every month is the deadline for submitting your monthly NHIF payments. Paying for your cover before the deadline prevents you from paying any penalties and ensures that you can access medical services without stress.
