ADVOKS GLOBAL · KENYA
Social Health Insurance Act
50. Regulations
Edition: 2023-11-24 · In force
50. Regulations
(1)The Cabinet Secretary shall, in consultation with the Board, make Regulations for the better carrying out of the provisions of this Act.(2)Despite the generality of subsection (1), the Cabinet Secretary may make Regulations prescribing―(a)any matters incidental to the payment and collection of any contributions under this Act;(b)the amount and rates of contributions payable by contributors into the Fund;(c)the manner of the making and determination of the healthcare benefits package;(d)the manner of the making and determination of any claim to any benefit;(e)the settlement of valid claims;(f)the process of enrolment of healthcare providers and healthcare facilities on the list of approved healthcare providers and healthcare facilities; and(g)anything which is required to be prescribed for the better giving effect of the provisions of this Act.(3)For the purposes of Article 94 (6) of the Constitution—(a)the purpose and objective of the delegation under this section is to enable the Cabinet Secretary to make regulations for better carrying into effect the provisions of this Act; and(b)the authority of the Cabinet Secretary to make regulations under this Act shall be limited to bringing into effect the provisions of this Act and fulfilment of the objectives specified under this section.(4)The principles and standards applicable to the delegated power referred to under this Act are those found in−(b)the Interpretation and General Provisions Act, (Cap. 2);(c)the general rules of international law as specified under Article 2(5) of the Constitution; and(d)any treaty and convention ratified by Kenya under Article 2(6) of the Constitution.