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It takes 48 to 72 hours for NHIF to approve LOU request sent during working days. If the amount approved is less than what is required, then the patient will be required to top up the remaining balance.
If you are self-employed, you are supposed to pay Ksh. 500 per month. You can dial Dial *155# and follow the prompts to register. You can also register online by visiting nhifcare registration portal or My NHIF mobile app.Check this similar question about NHIF benefits.
If your daughter is below six months then you are required to produce her birth notification. If she is above 6 months then her birth certificate is required plus passport photos. You are required to visit any NHIF office near your area or Huduma Center (NHIF Desk) and fill and submit NHIF dependent addition form.
NHIF pays a fee to each outpatient facility in advance according to the number of people that have selected the facility. This is what is called Outpatient Capitation. The hospital you select will still be paid on a quarterly basis whether you are treated there or not. NHIF pays about Kenya Shillings 1500 to the outpatient facility per card.
To check your NHIF member number status, send ID xxxx- to sms Code to 21101. Where xxx is your ID number. For example ID 1235467NOTE: SMS costs Kenya Shillings 10.00You current status George is that you are in arrears. The last time you paid is November last year.