With the transition to the Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF) from July 1, county leaders insist that the arrears must be cleared to avoid financial instability in public health facilities.
He criticized the government's plan to replace the NHIF with the new Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF), with Kenyans being urged to register with the latter.
The mandatory registration requirement for all Kenyans is also a positive move towards inclusivity, ensuring that no one is left behind in access to healthcare services, regardless of their socioeconomic status.
CS Nakhumicha led a media engagement forum at which the transition was explained and its benefits highlighted.
The registration exercises will start on June 21, 2024, across all 47 counties and on all platforms.
Kutuny, a former Cherangany MP, stated that they were concerned by the failure of the three CMOs to actualise an MoU signed between them.
Justice Ngaah said none of the prayers sought can be granted because there is evidence of an inquiry before the suspension of the licenses.
The CS affirmed that there was no cause for alarm, despite revealing a staggering debt of Sh30 billion owed to NHIF.
The Sh4.5 billion Edu-Afya scheme, which had been operational since 2018, ceased in December 2023, leaving students without coverage.
Social Health Authority (SHA) Chairman Timothy Olweny confirmed the announcement that finally ends uncertainty on the matter.
According to Ruto, the registration drive will ensure every Kenyan's inclusion in accessing benefits under the new public healthcare system.
One of the questions the bench will be called upon to determine is whether the integrated digital health information system violates the right to privacy by storing the data of minors without their consent.
CS Nakhumicha highlighted ongoing investigations into fraudulent claims, revealing that an internal audit directorate examined 31 healthcare providers between July 2022 and December 2023.
Health CS Nakhumicha emphasised the government's commitment to supporting those who cannot afford the contributions.
The new fund has been touted as the cure for what ailed the longstanding NHIF that is said to have had inadequacies.
Health CS Nakhumicha emphasised the need for verification and reconciliation in the settlement process.
She says NHIF system was plagued by a myriad fundamental flaws that made it an unviable medical cover option for Kenyans
Court says the SHIF's suspension poses "a real and present danger to the health rights of countless citizens who are not parties to the litigation pending before our courts".
If the court lifts the suspension, every household in Kenya will pay 2.75 per cent of its monthly income to the Social Health Insurance Fund.
