The many documents available on the P4H Network’s digital platform reflect the network’s scope of work. The majority of documents are primary source materials created by country nationals or resources produced by organizations working in social health protection (SHP) and/or health financing (HF).
The collection provides information on SHP and/or HF reforms and universal health coverage processes from around the world as well as topical analysis and research.
The National Insurance Act of 1986
The National Insurance Act of 1986 establishes the national insurance services in St Vincent and the Grenadines. Initially for health only covering work place injury, in 1994 regulations were passed regarding benefits which included sickness and maternity coverage.
Jamaica’s National Insurance Act
Originally passed in 1960, an addendum to the National Insurance Act was approved in 1970. At this time, compensation for healthcare was introduced as part of a larger package of services. Funded by compulsory contributions (pay-as-you-go by employers and formal...