How to Pay NHIF Member Contributions using M-PESA. The National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) in Kenya has updated its paybill number to the government paybill number 222222 for payment of member contributions and penalties. This guide provides a step-by-step procedure on how to pay NHIF individual contributions using M-PESA.
Requirements to Pay NHIF Member Monthly Contributions using M-PESA
Before you proceed, ensure you have the following:
- Your ID Number
- NHIF New Paybill Number: 222222
- The amount to be paid (typically Kshs. 500 per month for self-employed individuals)
Step-by-Step Procedure to Pay NHIF Monthly Contributions using M-PESA
- Open M-PESA Menu
- On your phone, go to the SIM Toolkit and select the M-PESA menu. Alternatively, you can use the M-PESA app.
- Select Lipa na M-PESA
- Choose “Lipa na M-PESA”.
- Select Paybill
- Click on the “Paybill” option.
- Enter Business Number
- Enter the NHIF Paybill Number: 222222.
- Enter Account Number
- For individual member contributions, enter the account number in the format: NHIFM-ID NUMBER.
- For example, if your ID number is 12345678, enter NHIFM-12345678. Ensure there is a hyphen (-) between NHIFM and your ID number.
- Enter Amount
- Enter the amount to be paid. For self-employed individuals, this is typically Kshs. 500 per month.
- Confirm Payment Details
- Key in your M-PESA PIN.
- Confirm that the payment will be made to eCitizen and the details are correct.
- Submit Payment
- Click on “Submit” to complete the transaction.
Important Notes
- Payment Deadline: Ensure to pay on or before the 9th of the following month to avoid penalties.
- Penalties for Late Payment: NHIF imposes penalties on late payments, so it is crucial to pay on time.
- Payment Confirmation: After payment, you will receive a confirmation SMS from M-PESA. Keep this for your records.
By following these steps, you can easily pay your NHIF contributions using M-PESA, ensuring your health insurance remains active and up-to-date.
