• President William Ruto’s administration has proposed a new medical scheme that will provide additional coverage to public offerings alongside the Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF)
• The Public Finance Management (Civil Servants’ Medical Scheme Fund) Regulations 2024 aim to provide civil servants with additional cover once the SHIF limits have been exhausted
• National Treasury invited Kenyans to publicly participate in the proposed bill on Wednesday, November 20, 2024

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Kenyans have been asked for their views on the proposed health cover for civil servants, which will supplement the Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF).

What is contained in the medical scheme of new civil servants?

The administration of President William Ruto proposed a new medical scheme which will provide additional coverage to public offerings alongside SHIF.

If passed, the Public Financial Management (Civil Servants Medical Scheme Fund) Regulations, 2024 will provide civil servants with additional cover once SHIF limits are exhausted.

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The The National TreasuryIN A public notice published on Tuesday, November 12, said the draft regulations are ready and open to the public.

CS Treasury John Mbadi invited Kenyans to public participation on the bill on Wednesday, November 20, 2024

“National Treasury and Economic Planning invites the public to submit any comments, contributions or memoranda they may have on the draft Public Finance Management (Public Servants Medical Scheme Fund) Regulations, 2024 in the format provided on the website” , Mbadi said.

Public opinions and comments should be emailed and received by November 18, 2024 at 5:00 pm

There will be an in-person public consultation meeting with interested parties scheduled for the same date.

SHIF benefit limit for Kenya

Medical Services Principal Secretary (PS) Harry Kimtai emphasized that every Kenyan will receive equal SHIF benefits regardless of contribution.

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Kimtai said Kenyans who contribute more and feel the benefits are low should pay for private insurance.

The government official denied claims that the new scheme was rushed, arguing that the system had been developed for some time.

What you need to know about SHIF

• KRA stated that the current Only 15% tax exemption applies. to the defunct National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF).
• Kenya expressed concerns about the new modelwhich deducts 2.75% of gross salary and reimburses maternity care claimants KSh 10,000 for a typical birth and KSh 30,000 for a caesarean section.

Source: TUKO.co.ke