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...
