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BF&M Announce 2011 Q1 Earnings: $5.7 Million
BF&M Limited today [June 23] announced net earnings for the 3 month period ended 31st March 2011 of $5,698,673, resulting in a return on shareholders equity of 10%. These results compared with net earnings of $5,916,313 for the comparable 3 month period in 2010. President & CEO, John Wight stated that “we were satisfied overall with the company’s... Read more of this article
National Health Plan Consultation Paper
This morning [June 10] Minister of Health Zane Desilva delivered a Ministerial Statement about the National Health Plan Consultation Paper, saying “The initial consultation period is now over and the written feedback has finally ceased to trickle in. I am very happy to report that we received over 100 written submissions. Written feedback was... Read more of this article
Bermuda Health Council’s Actuarial Study
The Bermuda Health Council [BHeC] yesterday [May 17] announced the release of the 2010 Actuarial Report for the Bermuda Health Council. The report was published for the first time last year as part of the Council’s “strategic goal commitment to greater accountability.” The report presents the actuarial analysis undertaken to calculate... Read more of this article
Health Ministry Clears Up “NHP Misinformation”
A spokesperson for the Ministry of Health said they wish to “alert the public to the fact that grossly inaccurate information is currently in public circulation regarding the National Health Plan [NHP] Consultation Paper.” Saying that they hope to properly inform the public on the details and implications of the Consultation Paper, the Ministry... Read more of this article
National Health Plan Meeting Tomorrow
There will be a Public Information Meeting about the National Health Plan 2011 Consultation Paper tomorrow [Apr.26] at 6:30 p.m. at Francis Patton Primary School. Minister of Health Zane DeSilva and the Chief Executive Officer of the Bermuda Health Council, Dr. Jennifer Attride-Stirling will be presenting an outline of the National Health Plan and will... Read more of this article
Tonight’s Health Plan Meeting Postponed
The Ministry of Health would like to advise the public that the Public Information Meeting on the National Health Plan consultation paper, originally scheduled to take place this evening [Apr.14] at 6pm at Francis Patton Primary School, will now take place on Tuesday April 26th, 2011 at 6pm at Francis Patton Primary School. Speakers at the public meeting... Read more of this article
Got Feedback? New National Health Plan Hotline
The Ministry of Health has launched a “hotline” for residents to provided feedback about the proposed National Health Plan [NHP]. The voicemail system allows callers to leave their feedback, comments and suggestions regarding the NHP for the Government’s consideration. It also has the option for residents to provide their name and contact... Read more of this article
HIP Insurance Premiums To Rise April 1st
Today [Mar.21] the Minister of Health Zane De Silva announced the new increased rates for the Health Insurance Plan [HIP] and the FutureCare Plan which will become effective on April 1, 2011. Minister DeSilva said, “The HIP premium will again increase on April 1st, 2011 from $298.93 to $385 per person per month. This is a premium increase of... Read more of this article
Democratic Alliance Responds to Health Plan
The Bermuda Democratic Alliance has responded to the proposed National Health Plan, with MP Shawn Crockwell asking a number of questions. Yesterday Health Minister Zane DeSilva unveiled the Plan, which would provide universal access to basic health coverage for all residents, including hospitalization, as well and primary care and prevention. You can... Read more of this article
Proposal for Healthcare for All Residents
Yesterday Health Minister Zane DeSilva unveiled the National Health Plan, which would provide universal access to basic health coverage for all residents, including hospitalization, as well and primary care and prevention. The Minister said: ” Healthcare should not be regarded as a privilege of employment or as welfare for the poor. It MUST be... Read more of this article
Premier Opens Health Financial Summit 2010
This morning [Nov 22] Premier Paula Cox Premier opened the 2010 Health Financial Summit. Her full remarks follow below: Good Morning and Welcome All. A quality 21st Century healthcare package that is affordable; is a national priority! Your attendance today at this Health Financing Summit provides an ideal opportunity through dialogue, collaboration... Read more of this article
Open Registration For HIP Insurance
An open registration is now on for the Government of Bermuda’s Health Insurance Plan, HIP. The open registration will be in effect until Wednesday September 15th, and there is no requirement for a medical examination during this period. The monthly HIP is $298.93, which had raised 24% (from $241.15) on 1st April 2010. Persons who are interested in... Read more of this article
