SHA Forms: All 5 Official Forms & PDF Downloads
SHA forms: SHA lists five official downloadable forms on sha.go.ke: the Application for Registration, the Claims Form, the Referral for Overseas Treatment, and two Bank Details forms (one for healthcare providers, one for vendors and individuals). Most members never fill the claims form, because the hospital submits it within 7 days of discharge. To register, use afyayangu.go.ke or dial *147#.
Verified against sha.go.ke/sha-forms on 4 October 2026.
This page is the one place for every SHA form: what it is, who actually fills it, and the official link. If you searched for an SHA registration form, a SHA claim form PDF or a SHA form download, start with the table below.
The 5 Official SHA Forms at a Glance
| Form | Who fills it | What it is for | Official link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Application for Registration | You (the member) | Registering, declaring or changing dependants | PDF · Online |
| Claims Form | The hospital | Getting SHA to pay for your treatment | |
| Referral for Overseas Treatment | Your doctor or consultant | Asking SHA to approve treatment abroad | |
| Bank Details: Healthcare Providers | Hospitals and clinics | Receiving SHA payments | |
| Bank Details: Vendors and Individuals | Suppliers and individuals owed payment | Receiving SHA payments |
SHA Registration Form: Is There a PDF?
Yes. SHA lists an Application for Registration Form among its downloads. Under the Social Health Insurance Regulations, 2024 (published on health.go.ke) this is Form 1, the same form used to declare dependants and to update your details. For most people, though, the quickest route is still online registration on Afya Yangu or the *147# USSD code.
SHA Application for Registration
The published Form 1 marks your KRA PIN and mobile number as required and asks for a colour passport photo for each person named. Have your ID ready, or a birth certificate or birth notification for a child.
Register onlineDownload PDFStep by step: how to register for SHA · SHA registration online · *147# USSD
Adding family? Declaring or changing dependants also goes through Form 1. Most people do it online: see SHA dependants registration and how to add a spouse. A young adult who turns 18 has 90 days to update their registration as a separate contributor.
SHA Claims Form: Who Fills It?
The SHA Claims Form is filled by the hospital, not by you. The Regulations call it Form 3. The facility must lodge it within 7 days of discharge, and it carries your SHA number, the hospital registration number, your details, the clinical details and the amount claimed.
SHA Claims Form
Your part is small but it matters: make sure your name, SHA number and ID match your records, and read the patient declaration before you sign. A mismatch is a common reason a claim is returned.
Download claims form PDFHow SHA claims work · Why claims get rejected · Appeal a rejected claim · Hospital refuses SHA
SHA Overseas Treatment Referral Form
This is for treatment that is not available in Kenya. Your treating doctor or consultant submits the referral to SHA online (Form 2) together with the referral form prescribed by the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council. SHA then checks that the service is unavailable locally, the receiving provider is contracted, the referral is medically necessary and the cost is within your benefits.
Referral for Overseas Treatment
Your cover must be up to date, and experimental or unproven treatment is not approved.
SHA referral formKMPDC referral formSee what SHA covers: SHA benefits package
SHA Bank Details Forms
The two bank details forms are for organisations and people SHA pays, not for members paying contributions. Payments can be delayed when bank details are missing, incomplete or do not match the facility’s records.
Paying your own contribution? That is done by M-Pesa: how to pay SHA via M-Pesa.
SHA Forms That Are Not PDFs
Several things people search as a “SHA form” are handled online, and SHA’s forms page lists no PDF for them.
Contribution appeal
No PDF. Use the portal or USSD: SHA appeal guide.
Phone number change
Done on *147# or Afya Yangu: change SHA phone number.
Personal details
Updated online: update personal details.
Employer registration
Done on the employer portal: SHA employer portal.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are SHA forms?
SHA forms are the downloadable documents SHA publishes at sha.go.ke/sha-forms: a registration form, a claims form, an overseas treatment referral form and two bank details forms.
Where can I download SHA forms?
On the official SHA forms page at sha.go.ke/sha-forms. Each form above links directly to the PDF hosted there.
Is there a SHA registration form PDF?
Yes, SHA lists an Application for Registration Form. Most people register faster online at afyayangu.go.ke or by dialling *147#.
Who fills the SHA claims form?
The hospital. The facility lodges it with SHA within 7 days of your discharge. You only need to check that your details are correct and sign the patient declaration.
Do I need a claim form to be treated under SHA?
Normally no. At a contracted facility the hospital claims from SHA directly, so you do not file a claim for treatment yourself.
Is there a SHA appeal form?
SHA’s forms page lists none. Contribution appeals go through the portal or USSD. See our SHA appeal guide.
What is the SHA overseas treatment referral form?
It is the form your doctor submits to ask SHA to approve treatment that is not available in Kenya, alongside the KMPDC referral form.
Are SHA forms free?
The official forms page shows no fee for downloading them. MyCyber’s optional assistance is separate and you never have to use it.
Stuck With a SHA Form?
Registration problems, a rejected claim or a name mismatch? Message us on WhatsApp and we will point you to the right step.
WhatsApp Us NowDisclaimer: MyCyber (mycyber.co.ke) is an independent educational website, not affiliated with SHA, the Ministry of Health or the Government of Kenya. Form details are based on sha.go.ke, afyayangu.go.ke and the Social Health Insurance Regulations, 2024 (health.go.ke); the KMPDC referral form is hosted by the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council. Always confirm current requirements with SHA. SHA toll-free: 0800 720 601.
