NHIF Rates for 2022 include rates for employed and self-employed. For self employed, you’ll pay Ksh 500 per month or Ksh 6,000 for one year. If you are salaried, you’ll pay Ksh 150 if your monthly salary is between 0 and Ksh 5,999.The minimum amount paid is Ksh 150 and the maximum is Ksh 1,700 per month. Those earning Ksh 100,000 and above pay Ksh1, 700 to NHIF every month.
NHIF rates for salaried Kenyans
For this group contribution is mandatory, with contributions based on a graduated scale on income.
| Gross Income | Monthly Premiums |
| 0-5,999 | 150 |
| 6000-7,999 | 300 |
| 8,000-11,999 | 400 |
| 12,000-14,999 | 500 |
| 15,000-19,999 | 600 |
| 20,000-24,999 | 750 |
| 25,000-29,999 | 850 |
| 30,000-34,999 | 950 |
| 40,000-44,999 | 1000 |
| 45,000-49,999 | 1,100 |
| 50,000-59,999 | 1,200 |
| 60,000-69,999 | 1,300 |
| 70,000-79,000 | 1,400 |
| 80,000-89,999 | 1,500 |
| 90,000-99,999 | 1,600 |
| 100,000 and above | 1,700 |
Self employed
Monthly premium; 500
Yearly premium; 6,000
The NHIF paybill is 200222.It’s commonly used by the self employed Kenyans.
If you are self-employed, you are attracting a 50% NHIF penalty charge following late payment. For example, if you are contributing Ksh. 500 monthly then you will be paying Ksh. 750 for late payments.