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Video: MP Kim Wilson Suggests Raising Penalty
Shadow Minister of Health Kim Wilson said that while the Opposition supports the proposed amendments to regulations, the Government should consider increasing the penalty so that it “provides further deterrent” for employers that are not providing health insurance for their employees. Ms Wilson said the concern is that the penalty “is... Read more of this article
Age Concern: No Mention Of Health Insurance
[Written by Don Burgess] Age Concern gives Government a ‘pass’ for the initiatives outlined in the Throne Speech but it’s “biggest regret” was there was no mention of dealing with the rising cost of health insurance. Claudette Flemming, executive director for Age Concern, said there were was obviously some thought given to the programmes outlined. “Overall,... Read more of this article
Seniors Discuss Healthcare Costs With Minister
[Updated] Age Concern Bermuda hosted a follow-up session of its Annual General Meeting yesterday [Oct 29] to provide its members an opportunity to speak with the Minister of Health, Seniors and Environment Jeanne Atherden about the state of ageing and healthcare in Bermuda. The meeting took place at the Evangelical Church Hall in Paget. Mr. Erwin Adderley,... Read more of this article
Bermuda Headed For ASHRM After Webinar
A recent webinar on the value of Bermuda captive insurers to US healthcare organisations has laid the groundwork for a delegation of industry experts to further promote the sector at a major annual conference and exhibition in Indianapolis later this month. The hour-long webinar, hosted by the BDA September 30, detailed the changing landscape of healthcare... Read more of this article
Webinar: Bermuda HealthCare Insurance Market
The Bermuda Business Development Agency [BDA] is hosting a webinar later this month about Bermuda’s expanding healthcare insurance market. The BDA said, “Healthcare policy changes in recent years, particularly in the US under the 2010 Affordable Care Act [ACA, or more commonly “ObamaCare”], have driven amalgamation of hospitals and other... Read more of this article
Over 100 Seniors Attend Health Insurance Forum
Over a hundred seniors showed up at a recent seminar to learn more about the new benefits and premium changes that became effective on September 1st for HIP and FutureCare policy holders. The information session hosted for members of Age Concern provided details on the substantial insurance coverage changes for HIP and FutureCare insurance plans that... Read more of this article
Changes To HIP & FutureCare Premiums/Benefits
The Health Insurance Plan [HIP] premium is set to increase from $390 per month to $433.31 per month effective tomorrow [Sept 1] and there will also be new supplemental benefits introduced. The Ministry said, “The Health Insurance Department will be introducing four new supplemental benefits and one enhanced benefit to HIP and FutureCare effective... Read more of this article
“Understanding Your Insurance Coverage”
In partnership with the Health Insurance Department and MoonGate Insurance, Age Concern Bermuda is hosting “Understanding Your Insurance Coverage”, an information session for Age Concern members on Tuesday, September 1, from 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm at Charities House, 25 Point Finger Road, Paget. “The session will include information on... Read more of this article
Key Issues In Healthcare, An Island Perspective
KPMG in Bermuda has released the results an island-focused healthcare survey, in a report entitled “Key Issues in Healthcare – An Island Perspective.” The publication explores how healthcare providers and payers are addressing the specific healthcare challenges found across the Islands region, based on survey results gathered from respondents... Read more of this article
HIP & FutureCare Premiums Set To Increase
The Health Insurance Plan [HIP] premium is to be increased by 11.1% from $390 per month to $433.31 per month effective September 1st 2015, Minister of Health, Seniors and Environment Jeanne Atherden said in the House of Assembly. “Healthcare system costs have risen to unsustainable levels, and we must continually review and remind ourselves and... Read more of this article
Helping Agencies Respond On Healthcare Costs
After expressing concern about the cost of healthcare last month, charity groups today said that “as leaders in the helping industry our intent is to continue our means of advocacy until such time as we reach solutions.” On June 8th, 2015 charity groups convened in a press conference to highlight their concerns about healthcare, with the... Read more of this article
Delinquent Employer Names To Be Published
Following the passage of the Health Insurance Amendment Act 2015 — which allows for the publication of names of employers who fail to provide health insurance coverage for their employees — the first list will be published on July 3. A statement from BHeC said, “Following the passage of the Health Insurance Amendment Act 2015, the Bermuda... Read more of this article
