The Ministry of Health has announced plans to finalize the Means Testing Model (MTM) for Taifa Care by Friday, March 7, ensuring that vulnerable Kenyans receive the financial support needed to access healthcare services.
This development follows growing concerns from healthcare professionals, who blame the sector’s struggles on the government’s rushed rollout of Taifa Care. They argue that critical elements—including a proper means-testing instrument and premium financing mechanisms—were not in place before implementation, leading to service denials in many hospitals.
To address these challenges, the ministry is also developing a comprehensive guide to help both healthcare providers and citizens better understand and access Taifa Care services.
Additionally, in a move to enhance transparency and accountability, the ministry has revealed that starting next week, all payments made to health facilities by the Social Health Authority (SHA) will be publicly accessible.
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