Health

Welcoming a newborn in Kenya comes at a cost that we must all plan for. The cost mainly depends on whether a mother delivers through the normal delivery or a C-section and the hospital they choose for the service. Forget what you see on Instagram and similar social media sites about pregnancy and child delivery, […]

Paying medical bills from your pocket is a dangerous way to live, especially where the decision is not of luck. Even if you do not have deep pockets, nowadays there are micro-insurance medical covers that are very affordable. Healthcare costs at top private hospitals are very high. In case you get a serious medical emergency

This has been this talk in town in Kenya about health insurance being a solution for the rich. It is not far from the truth since in the recent past a health cover would cost an arm and leg. However, this has changed with the coming of micro insurance. Private health cover is no longer

Healthcare costs have risen unprecedentedly in Kenya since the recent past. This is even more so to the seniors, especially those who have attained retirement age of 60 years, as the traditional individual health covers phase out or become prohibitively expensive as individuals hit 60–65 years. Insurers have sat down and are now offering medical

The cost of healthcare has risen significantly in Kenya. If you have a family, you are the most hit and you are feeling it. We live hoping that we and our families stay the way we are, healthy. And it shall be. However, we must plan if things go sideways and either us or a

Britam Milele Health Plan is a health insurance cover targeting middle-class to high net-worth individuals and families as opposed to their affordable Bima Ya Mwananchi health plan. Milele is categorised into four namely: Milele Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze and Essentials. Milele Platinum is the most expensive and comprehensive medical insurance cover targeting high-net worth individuals

Britam Bima ya Mwananchi (BYM) is a health insurance plan targeting low to middle-income families and individuals looking for affordable health insurance in Kenya. The health plan offers very affordable annual premiums as compared to premium medical insurance covers such as Britam Milele Health Plan. It starts from KES 17,000 for individuals and families up

What does medical insurance cover in Kenya? This is a question that many people ask me all the time. It is time we put it to rest. I will list diseases and conditions that medical insurance covers in Kenya, especially the private health insurance. I will also list the things that private medical insurance does

In one of my previous articles, I discussed medical insurance cover. In this one, allow me to just focus on the various types of medical insurance available in Kenya. Medical insurance in Kenya is usually provided through private, public, employer-based and specialised schemes. I work for and with Britam, and therefore, I will talk more

If you get hospitalised now or any of your family members and get a hospital bill of KES 2,000,000, what will you do? Can you foot it with your income or savings? This is where a medical insurance cover comes in handy.  I am not trying to create fear in you. I am just trying