The Social Health Authority (SHA)has issued a Stern Warning to Employers Over Delayed SHIF Remittance of their employees. In a statement shared on their social media .
SHA said that its mandotary for employes to submit the deduction as stipulated in their policy.
The notice was released on March 12, 2026, the Authority’s Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Mercy Mwangangi, warned that failure to remit these funds directly jeopardizes employees’ access to critical healthcare services.
The “9th Day” Deadline The notice serves as a reminder that under the Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF) regulations, employers are not only required to deduct the statutory fees from salaries but must also ensure the funds reach the SHA by the monthly deadline., ‘Statement read.
The notice added that its Employee Responsibility & Verification In a shift toward proactive member engagement, the SHA is now urging employees to take charge of their own status.
The Authority noted that many members only discover their contributions are missing when they are already at a hospital seeking treatment.
To avoid such scenarios, SHA has provided multiple digital channels for employees to verify their status:
