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Are you self-employed and have not contributed for 12 months and beyond? You can reactivate your NHIF card by paying at least KSH 1,500/- and resume usage of the card after 2 months (60 days). You can pay through M-PESA (paybill 200222) EQUITY BANK, NATIONAL BANK, KCB BANK or CO-OPERATIVE BANK.

The NHIF has an official website to access information regarding its services and operations. Nowadays, you can check your NHIF account status online using the NHIF self-care website (.nhif.or.ke) to save yourself the hassle of standing in line at one of the NHIF offices.

The card takes 60 days to be active and the monthly payment is made on the third month and every month before date 9, failure to pay the monthly payment after a month amounts to a penalty of Kshs. 250 every month. The beginning of monthly payments depends on the amount one paid on the day of registration.

You can always check your status or get your NHIF details by sending a text message with the format [ID {space} Your ID Number] e.g. (ID 12345678) to 1550, by dialling *155#, using the 'My NHIF' App which can be downloaded from Google Play or App Store or the NHIF Selfcare Platform.

After registering online, members are required to visit the nearest NHIF office or Huduma Center for finger biometric registration. They can also visit any of our nearest offices or Huduma Centres countrywide with the following documents: Copy of national identification card for the principal member.

How long does it take for NHIF to be active? After registration, it takes two months for your card to become active. For this to happen, you should make your initial account payments for three months immediately after you complete the registration process.

How long does it take NHIF to be active? Did you know that once you register and make your initial account payments (for 3 months), it takes 2 months for your card to become active? Within 14 working days, you can also collect your card at any branch.