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Experts poke holes in NHIF's new contribution model and rates

Health Cabinet Secretary (CS) Susan Nakhumicha. She says the contribution model will change from individual to household. [Mose Sammy, Standard]

The plan by the government to reduce the monthly contributions from the public insurers and the proposed change in the contribution model has been criticised by experts.

The Ministry of Health plans to reduce monthly contributions from the current Sh500 to Sh300. Experts however maintain that while the model may attract more members, it may not fully account for medical costs.

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