ADVOKS GLOBAL · KENYA
Social Health Insurance Act
26. Registration
Edition: 2023-11-24 · In force
26. Registration
(1)Every Kenyan shall register as a member of the Social Health Insurance Fund.(2)A person who, being a non-Kenyan, and is ordinarily resident in Kenya, shall be eligible for registration as a member of the Social Health Insurance Fund.(3)A child born after commencement of this Act shall be registered at birth as a member of the Social Health Insurance Fund.(4)Registration shall be conducted continuously at various points in such manner as shall be prescribed by the Cabinet Secretary.(5)Any person who is registerable as a member under this Act shall produce proof of compliance with the provisions of this Act on registration and contribution as a precondition of dealing with or accessing public services from the national government, county government or a national or county government entities.(6)A person who is a non-Kenyan that intends to enter and remain in the territory of Kenya for a period of less than twelve months shall be required to be in possession of a travel health insurance cover as may be designated by the Cabinet Secretary.(7)The Cabinet Secretary shall establish the policy, regulatory or administrative measures to give effect to sub-section (6).