The Teachers Service Commission has once again moved to reassure teachers that the shift from the Minet medical cover to the Social Health Authority is fully on track, with detailed arrangements already set to ensure treatment continues without delay during the handover.
According to acting TSC chief executive officer Eveleen Mitei, the commission has already traced 320 teachers who are currently receiving inpatient care in 100 hospitals across the country, confirming that their treatment will carry on as usual.
She said field teams from both TSC and SHA are visiting stations and supporting teachers to understand the new system. “Nothing changes. Sensitisation is ongoing by our field officers and SHA staff,” she said on Monday, adding that preparations for the transition have been handled carefully to avoid any confusion.
The upcoming shift follows a meeting held last week between top government officials, TSC, and SHA to review the readiness for today’s takeover.
Head of Public Service Felix Koskei, who led the meeting, said the teams had tied up the final steps needed for a seamless process.
“Measures to strengthen coordination are in place to ensure smooth implementation of the planned transfer on December 1, 2025,” Koskei posted after the meeting.
Under the new Comprehensive Medical Cover to be offered through SHA, teachers will continue to access a wide selection of services, including outpatient visits, hospital admissions, maternity care, treatment for long-term illnesses, dental and eye care, evacuation by road or air, last expense benefits and treatment outside the country when necessary.
The package applies to the teacher, one registered spouse and up to five children up to age 21 or up to 25 for those in full-time study. Children with disabilities who are registered with the National Council for Persons with Disabilities will also remain covered.
Speaking last Friday, President William Ruto pledged that the new arrangement would offer teachers a stronger and more reliable cover.
“I know you have had a health cover that has not worked well for you, and I promise you that we will change it. It was lesser than what public servants have, and it is not right. We are correcting that and will make sure everything goes well,” said the President.
The change takes effect even as a court case filed by two teachers remains pending. No orders have been issued to stop the rollout, and the matter will be heard on December 10, 2025.
Teachers have already begun receiving confirmation messages from SHA showing they have been placed under the new Mwalimu Cover, which gives them access to 9,600 facilities around the country through the Public Officers Medical Scheme Fund.
