ADVOKS GLOBAL · KENYA
Social Health Insurance Act
44. Establishment of Dispute Resolution Tribunal
Edition: 2023-11-24 · In force
44. Establishment of Dispute Resolution Tribunal
(1)There is established a Tribunal to be known as the Dispute Resolution Tribunal for the purpose of hearing and determining complaints, disputes and appeals in accordance with this Act or any other written law.(2)The Tribunal shall consist of—(a)a Chairperson who shall be appointed by the President from among persons qualified to be judges of the High Court; and(b)four other persons who shall be appointed by the Judicial Service Commission and shall possess knowledge and experience in health, health economics, business administration, insurance and who are not in the employment of the Government or the Board and are not health service providers.(3)The members of the Tribunal shall hold office for a period of three years and shall be eligible for re-appointment for one further term of three years.(4)The quorum for a meeting of the Tribunal shall be the Chairperson and two other members.(5)The members of the Tribunal shall be entitled to receive such allowances as the Cabinet Secretary, in consultation with the Salaries and Remuneration Commission, may determine.(6)The Cabinet Secretary shall prescribe procedures for the operationalization of the Tribunal.