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NHIF cards are printed at NHIF Headquarters in Upper Hill, Nairobi. After 60 days and you are entitled to be covered, go to NHIF Upper Hill office with your ID and they will print your NHIF card. The NHIF card is free. To get to NHIF Upper Hill office from Nairobi CBD, take vehicles headed to community area. If you are not in Nairobi, go to any NHIF office near you.
If your NHIF account is active, all you need is to visit the NHIF office with your ID, and the card will be printed and issued to you.
You can use your national ID to check your NHIF account details. Check the procedure provided in this answer: How do I check NHIF account status using shortcode?
You will be sent sms message indicating where you are supposed to collect your huduma number card. Here are huduma collection points in Nairobi County.
To check whether your national identification (ID) card is ready for collection then SMS you waiting card number to 20031. You will receive a sms with the status of your ID. You can also visit your application centre to confirm the status of your application