Outpatients will no longer be required to choose hospitals for treatment, the National Hospital Insurance Fund (NHIF) announced on Wednesday as part of its raft of measures.
In a statement to the press, NHIF Chief Executive Officer Mr Geoffrey Mwangi said that the scheme has also lifted the partial payment by patients, fondly ‘co-paying’ in a bid to ease access to medical services.
“Members shall be informed upon visiting the facility the arrangement for healthcare delivery as engaged by NHIF,” Mr Mwangi said in a statement.
He added: “In line with these changes, members will no longer co-pay as was the case previously and will continue enjoying the same benefits package.”
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The National health cover divulged that Kenyans would not be required to pay any coin, in addition to enjoying treatment from any medical facility approved by the NHIF.