OK. The alleged revelation came as a flash when reading the Report-of-the-Presidential-Task-force-on-Parastatal-Reforms released on Tuesday in the pm.

On page 139 it says;

There is also a need for the Ministry of Health to accord the Board operational autonomy and ensure that it operates the Fund like any other medical scheme. In this regard it is recommended that:

i. The National Hospital Insurance Fund should be allowed to operate like any other medical insurance service provider for its members and should be restructured to fully comply with the Insurance Act.

ii. The Fund should be regulated by Insurance Regulatory Authority.

Proposed Timeline: By December 2013

So what popped in my mind was whether NHIF being reformed and regulated under the Insurance Act means it has to re-insure like all other players? Is it already re-insured in its current form or are shortfalls covered by the exchequer? (needs answers, help!)

So you see it is speculative as the recommendations could go either way, but I believe it will be implemented as one of Jubilee's pledges of universal health care for all - Obama, sorry, Jubilee Care smile

Look here for NHIF's latest numbers, not bad: http://www.nhif.or.ke/he...=default&page=&

And the task force report: http://www.scribd.com/do...e-on-Parastatal-Reforms

Your thoughts? Thanks.

Now 11 hrs to go!

When is Kenya Re closing books for dividend payment??