The Ministry of Health and the Environment developed Antigua and Barbuda’s 2016-2020 National Strategic Plan for Health. This document lays out key health components for the country during that period.
This Strategic Plan was developed under the oversight of a Social Protection Working Committee (SPWC) that was formed at the direction of the Office of the President of Myanmar (Order No. 57/ 2014) and that is chaired by the Union Minister for Social Welfare, Relief...
The National Basic Health Insurance Act of 2014 mandates that every resident in Suriname take out at least basic health insurance. For formal sector employees, premiums are shared with employers. Self-employed subscribe, and government subsidizes health coverage for...
The 2010 Medical Benefits Act establishes the Medical Benefits Board to administer the funds collected for the Health Benefits Scheme in Antigua and Barbuda.
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The 1997 amendment modifies the Health Services Act 1969 CAP 44 of the Laws of Barbados. While majorly dedicated to the duties of the Ministry of Health, specific sections detail health financing aspects including pricing and cost recovery.
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.
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...
