Employees big winners in new NHIF law reform

The National Hospital Insurance Fund (NHIF) in this picture taken on Tuesday, October 26, 2021. PHOTO | DENNIS ONSONGO | NMG

Employees will be compensated for hospital bills incurred whenever their employers fail to remit their contributions to the NHIF cover, in changes to the law that are aimed at protecting workers.

Members of Parliament amended the National Hospital Insurance Fund Act, compelling businesses, county government, and State agencies to compensate their workers for paying medical bills out of pocket due to suspension of the NHIF cover.

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