SHA Persons With Disability Registration in Kenya: NCPWD Card, *147# and Afya Yangu
SHA persons with disability registration works in two parts. First get registered with the National Council for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD) through a medical assessment at a level 3, 4 or 5 hospital. Then register for SHA through *147# or the Afya Yangu portal and choose 1 (Yes) at the disability question. NCPWD says SHA registration as a person with a disability needs your NCPWD certificate. The NCPWD card is free; the assessment may cost KSh 600.
SHA persons with disability registration involves two separate things, and mixing them up is why people get stuck. SHA only asks a Yes or No question about disability when you register. The proof that you are a registered person with a disability comes from NCPWD. This guide gives you both routes in the right order, the documents each one needs, and what to do if you are helping a child or relative.
SHA Persons With Disability Registration: Step by Step
This follows the official procedure chart for registering persons with disabilities, which cites the Persons with Disabilities Act No. 14 of 2013, together with NCPWD and SHA guidance.
- Visit a level 3, 4 or 5 hospital and book an appointment for a disability assessment. Use our level 4 hospitals list or check SHA hospitals in Nairobi.
- Get assessed. A medical team assesses you and prepares a Persons with Disability Medical Assessment Report (PWDMAR).
- Wait for the recommendation. The Director of Medical Services issues a recommendation for registration, within 3 months of receiving the report.
- Apply to NCPWD on eCitizen (Agencies, then NCPWD, then Register as a Person with Disability) or in person. Upload the report, your ID and a passport photo.
- Receive your NCPWD registration. You get an SMS and a link to download your digital certificate, and the registration card is issued at no cost.
- Register or update your SHA profile on *147# or Afya Yangu and declare disability. Keep your NCPWD certificate ready in case SHA asks for it.
If you already have an NCPWD card, skip to step 6. If you are already on SHA, see how to fix your declaration.
SHA Disability Declaration vs NCPWD Registration
| SHA declaration | NCPWD registration | |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | A Yes or No question during SHA registration | Official recognition as a person with a disability |
| Where | *147#, Afya Yangu, CHP or SHA office | Hospital assessment, then NCPWD on eCitizen or in person |
| Proof needed | ID number | Assessment report, ID, passport photo |
| Cost | Free | Card free; assessment listed at KSh 600 |
Answering Yes on *147# records your answer. NCPWD states that to register for SHA as a person with a disability you must include your NCPWD registration certificate. Sites that describe the declaration as a simple record step leave out this part.
SHA Persons With Disability Registration Documents
- PWD Medical Assessment Report from a level 3, 4 or 5 hospital
- Medical reports, X-rays, CT scans or MRI that support the assessment, if you have them
- National ID copy, or a birth certificate for anyone under 18
- Passport-size photograph
- Assessment fee, listed at KSh 600 in the official chart
No birth certificate for a child? See eCitizen birth certificate requirements first.
SHA Persons With Disability Registration on *147# or Afya Yangu
- Dial *147# and enter your Kenyan ID number.
- Choose 1 to proceed, then set and confirm a four-digit PIN.
- Choose your employment status: 1 Employed, 2 Self-employed, 3 Unemployed.
- Choose your civil status: 1 Single, 2 Married, 3 Divorced, 4 Widow, 6 Widower.
- At the disability question, choose 1 for Yes or 2 for No. Option 0 takes you back.
On the portal, the disability question is part of your profile. See SHA registration online, the SHA USSD code guide or all SHA registration channels. If typing on a phone is hard, ask for assisted SHA registration through a Community Health Promoter.
SHA Persons With Disability Registration Cost and Time
| Item | Cost or time |
|---|---|
| SHA registration | Free |
| Disability assessment at hospital | KSh 600 in the official chart. Some counties have run free assessment days, so ask before you pay. |
| Director of Medical Services recommendation | Within 3 months of receiving the report |
| NCPWD registration card | Free |
SHA persons with disability registration does not by itself make your cover active. Self-employed and unemployed members still go through the SHA means test, then pay via M-Pesa, then activate your account. We have not found an official SHA statement that the declaration alone sets your premium, so do not expect a lower amount without confirming.
What SHA Persons With Disability Registration Can Unlock
NCPWD says registration helps you access other government services, including assistive devices such as wheelchairs, crutches and hearing aids. SHA cover itself includes outpatient, inpatient, mental wellness and rehabilitation services, see the SHA benefits package. Specific support tied to your declaration depends on current policy, so confirm with SHA on 0800 720 601.
Registering a Child or Relative With a Disability
For anyone under 18, NCPWD asks for a birth certificate in place of an ID. Add the child to your cover first: add a child to SHA below 18 or above 18. See also SHA dependants registration. A person you support can also be helped by a Community Health Promoter at home.
Declared Wrongly, or Already Registered With SHA?
- Check how your profile reads with the SHA registration status check.
- To correct your answer, follow how to update SHA personal details, or visit a SHA office with your ID and NCPWD certificate.
- ID error? See SHA ID not found or registration problems.
- Lost your PIN? Reset your SHA PIN.
SHA Persons With Disability Registration FAQs
How do I register as a person with a disability on SHA?
Get assessed at a level 3, 4 or 5 hospital, register with NCPWD on eCitizen, then register or update on SHA through *147# or Afya Yangu and choose 1 (Yes) for disability.
Do I need an NCPWD certificate for SHA?
NCPWD states that registering for SHA as a person with a disability requires your NCPWD registration certificate. The *147# menu itself only asks Yes or No, so carry the certificate in case SHA asks for it.
Is the SHA disability declaration compulsory?
The question appears for every registrant on *147#, and you answer 1 for Yes or 2 for No. Answer accurately, because it becomes part of your record.
How much does a disability assessment cost?
The official procedure chart lists KSh 600 for the hospital assessment. The NCPWD registration card is issued at no cost. Some counties have offered free assessments, so ask your hospital first.
How long does NCPWD registration take?
The Director of Medical Services issues a recommendation within 3 months of receiving your assessment report. After NCPWD approves your application you get an SMS with a certificate link.
What do I need to register as a person with a disability?
An assessment report, a copy of your national ID (or birth certificate if under 18) and a passport-size photo. The hospital may also ask for medical reports, X-rays, CT scans or MRI.
Can I correct my disability declaration later?
Yes, but it takes extra steps. Update your details through SHA or visit a SHA office with your ID and NCPWD certificate. Call 0800 720 601 if you need help.
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- Ministry of Health: SHA registration guide (PDF)
- State Department for Social Protection: Procedure for registration of persons with disabilities
- NCPWD on eCitizen
- NCPWD: nationwide mapping and registration announcement
- Social Health Authority
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