The implementation of the new national social health scheme begins next month in three districts. National Hospital Insurance Fund chief executive A.M. Hassan said the new scheme was part of the Government's efforts to ensure that all Kenyans had access to quality and affordable healthcare. Under the proposed changes, each unemployed family member would be required to contribute Sh400 yearly while income earners continue to pay on monthly basis. Mr Hassan said the Government would subsidise the poor and disadvantaged. Previously, only people in formal employment were beneficiaries of the health scheme which currently has a membership of 1.8 million.