The National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) earlier announced a change in payment procedures and directed all mobile transactions through the official government pay bill number 222222, effective immediately.
In a statement on Sunday, December 9, NHIF CEO Elijah Wachira noted that the change was in line with the Kenya Gazette that ordered all state agencies to close their playbills and direct all payments to 222222.
“The National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) notifies all Members and Employers that effective immediately, all NHIF payments through mobile money platforms shall only be made through the Government Pay bill Number 222222. This is in line with the Kenya Gazette No. 16008 of 2022 and the Presidential Directive designating the use of Pay bill Number 222222 as the Government's single payment platform,” Wachira said.
Wachira provided instructions for NHIF Members and Employers on how to make payments using the new government pay bill number.
Enter Paybill Number 222222 and use the following as Account Numbers:
- Member contribution (NHIFM-ID NUMBER e.g. NHIFM-11223344)
- Member Penalty (NHIFP-ID NUMBER e.g. NHIFP-11223344)
- Employer Contribution (NHIFE-ESIIp NUMBER)
- Employer Penalty (NHIFEP-EMPLOYER CODE)."
Wachira also provided multiple avenues in which individuals can access NHIF services.
"To access NHIF services, please visit NHIF e-Citizen Portal or NHIF Official Website or NHIF Mobile App, available on App Store or Play Store."
He also encouraged individuals to reach out to their dedicated Toll-Free contact centre at 0800 720601 or via email at [email protected].
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— NHIF Kenya (@nhifkenya) December 10, 2023
