Senator Asige raises alarm over SHA dropping persons with disabilities from parental cover

Asige cited a recent case in Trans Nzoia County where a 28-year-old person with severe disability was reportedly informed they could no longer remain under their parents’ SHA cover and would be requir.....

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Nominated Senator Crystal Asige is raising concerns that the Social Health Authority (SHA) may be dropping persons with severe disabilities from their parents' cover upon turning 18.

A case in Trans Nzoia County involved a 28-year-old with severe disability being denied continued SHA coverage.
Senator Asige argues this violates the Persons with Disabilities Act 2025, which guarantees free healthcare.
The senator emphasized that dependency for individuals with lifelong disabilities does not end at adulthood, urging the Ministry of Health to align policies with the law.

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