SHIF to SHA: What Kenyans Should Know About Health Cover Registration

Kenya's health-insurance landscape changed with the introduction of the Social Health Authority (SHA) under the Social Health Insurance Act, replacing the long-standing NHIF model for statutory health cover. If you are an employee, business owner or individual contributor, understanding registration and contributions is now part of everyday financial compliance.

Always confirm the latest contribution rates and registration rules directly with SHA or on official government channels — the framework has been rolled out in phases and details continue to evolve.

What SHA registration gives you

Registration links your identity to Kenya's public social-health system, supporting access to health services at contracted facilities according to currentSHA rules. Employers are expected to register employees and remit contributions; individuals and families can also register directly.

What you need to register

• National ID or passport for each registrant
• Phone number and email used for SHA communication
• Dependent details — full names and ID numbers — for family registration
• Employer information if registration is through your workplace

Registration overview

1. Confirm your registration category — employee, voluntary contributor, family, or employer-managed group.
2. Provide identification details through the official SHA platform or an assisted registration point.
3. Verify your information before submission — name spelling and ID numbers are the most common sources of rejection.
4. Receive confirmation of your registration.
5. Keep your confirmation records; you may need them for facility visits or employer compliance.

Common problems — and how to avoid them

Problem	Prevention
Mismatched names	Ensure names match your national ID exactly
Duplicate registrations	Check whether you already have an active registration before creating a new one
Dependents missing	Register all family members in one session
Employer not remitting	Request written confirmation of remittance from your employer

TeamTech can help

TeamTech Enterprises assists individuals, families and employers with SHA/SHIF registration, verification and common issue resolution — with the same careful approach we apply to NSSF and KRA compliance.

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General guidance only. Confirm current SHA rules with the Authority itself.