The Social Health Authority (SHA) has issued a notice reminding employers of their responsibility to deduct and remit employee health contributions on time.
In a statement on Thursday, March 12, the authority noted that employers are required by law to submit employee contributions within a specific timeline to ensure workers continue benefiting from health services under the national scheme.
“The Social Health Authority (SHA) reminds all employers of their legal obligation to deduct and remit employee contributions on or before the 9th day of the following month to ensure continued access to services,” the statement read.
SHA further called on employees to actively monitor their accounts and verify that their employers are fulfilling this obligation.
“Employees are also encouraged to regularly check their SHA status and confirm that deductions made by their employer have been received and reflected in their statement,” the statement added.
To make it easier for members to confirm their contribution status, the authority provided several platforms through which individuals can access their records and report any irregularities.
“You can check your status through: profile under the Afyayangu portal www.afyayangu.go.ke, Afyayangu app, dial *147# or eligibility@sha.go.ke. If you notice that your contributions have not been deducted, remitted, or updated on time, report immediately,” the statement concluded.
