How to Pay NHIF Penalties for Individuals using M-PESA. The National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) in Kenya requires individuals to make monthly contributions to maintain their medical insurance coverage. Late payments result in penalties. This guide will help you pay NHIF penalties using M-PESA through the eCitizen paybill number 222222.
Requirements for Paying NHIF Penalties using M-PESA
- Member ID Number
- Amount to Pay
- eCitizen M-PESA Paybill Number: 222222
- Penalties Payment Account Number Format: NHIFP-ID NUMBER (e.g., NHIFP-12345678 for ID number 12345678)
Step-by-Step Procedure to Pay NHIF Penalties using M-PESA
- Open M-PESA Menu
- Go to the SIM Toolkit on your phone or open the M-PESA app.
- Select the M-PESA option.
- Select Lipa na M-PESA
- Choose “Lipa na M-PESA” from the displayed options.
- Select Paybill
- Choose the “Paybill” option.
- Enter Paybill Number
- Enter the eCitizen paybill number: 222222.
- Enter Account Number
- For the account number, use the format NHIFP-ID NUMBER. For example, if your ID number is 12345678, enter NHIFP-12345678.
- Enter Amount
- Enter the amount you wish to pay for the penalties.
- Enter M-PESA PIN
- Key in your M-PESA PIN.
- Confirm Payment
- Confirm that the payment is being made to eCitizen.
- Submit the transaction.
- Receive Confirmation
- Wait for confirmation messages from both M-PESA and NHIF confirming the payment.
Additional Tips
- Timely Payment: Ensure to pay penalties as soon as possible to avoid additional charges.
- Keep Records: Save the confirmation messages for future reference and proof of payment.
- Check Account Details: Double-check the account number format and ID number to ensure accuracy.
By following these steps, you can easily pay your NHIF penalties using M-PESA, ensuring that your NHIF account remains in good standing.
