How to add Dependents to SHA Profile
Are you a social health authority (SHA) member? Adding your dependents is crucial to enabling them access healthcare services. The Taifa care portal is user-friendly that allows every member to add their family members.
In this guide we take you though every step on how to add dependents to your SHA profile. Read through this article to secure the healthcare service of your family members.
Steps on Adding Dependents to SHA Profile
Follow these steps to add your dependents to your social health authority profile today.
Step 1: Login to Your Account
- Go to the official SHA website.
- Click the ‘Login’ button.
- Select the ID Type e.g. Kenyan citizen, foreign citizen, refugee, mandate ID, or temporary ID.
- Enter your national ID number and password.
Note: Don’t have an account register today.
Step 2: Go to Dependant Section
Once you login to your profile.
- Click ‘My Profile.’
- Navigate to the Dependents section.
- Click ‘Add Dependant.’
- Select the relationship with your dependent e.g. biological child, spouse, adopted child, or child under LOCO parents.
- Click ‘Proceed’ to add the dependent’s information.
Step 3: Enter Dependant’s Details
A Child
- Choose the child’s age group either below or above 18 years.
- Enter the date of birth.
- Select if the child has a birth certificate or notification number. Input the birth certificate or notification number.
- Upload the birth certificate or birth notification either in JPG, JPEG, or PNG format.
- Enter the child’s surname, first name, and middle name, respectively.
- Upload the passport photo of the child.
- Choose the sex of the dependent.
- Select Yes or No if the dependent is disabled and if they conflict with the law.
- Click ‘Save,’ to finish the process of adding your child as a dependent on your SHA profile.
A Spouse
- Enter your spouse’s identification type and identification number.
- One time password or OTP will be sent to your spouse’s phone number.
- Enter the OTP and click ‘submit.’
FAQs About SHA
Is it important to add dependents on Social Health Authority?
Yes, this helps cover your family members with a healthcare cover. Therefore, in times of them being sick they get treated with SHA without paying.
Is SHA working?
According, to many Kenyans the social health authority or Taifa care (SHIF) is not working. Some members are forced to pay for their own medical expenses even after paying for the cover on time.
Can I Remove a Dependent from SHA Profile?
Yes, you can remove a dependent from your social health authority profile. Visit the SHA offices or Huduma center if you want to remove them.
Conclusion
Adding your dependent to SHA is very crucial. When adding them ensure you double check the information to avoid issues when they are accessing medical services.
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