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Bahamians Urged to Prepare for NHI Bahamas Phase 2 and Register for the NIB Smart Card
By Bahamas Information Services
Apr 29, 2016 - 12:48:19 PM

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Nassau, The Bahamas — A recent poll of Bahamians regarding National Health Insurance (NHI) Bahamas found that registrations for the National Insurance Board (NIB) Smart Card is steadily increasing. However, not everyone is aware that this card is the only card they need in order to receive care under the NHI Bahamas programme (once the primary care phase begins).

It is also more important than ever to register for a Smart Card because as of May 1, 2016, the NIB will no longer accept the old yellow paper cards.

The NIB Smart Card is required not only to be eligible for enrolment into NHI, but is also required to submit claims and receive payments from the NIB as usual.

“We want all legal residents of The Bahamas to be as prepared as possible for phase 2 of NHI Bahamas, which is enrolment, where you can pick your insurer and your doctor from the public or private sector. All you have to do is go to your local NIB office and apply for a Smart Card,” says Dr. Kevin Bowe, Deputy Director of NIB for NHI and Special Projects.

The survey found that approximately one third of Bahamians say that they have an NIB Smart Card. Of those who do not have one, four out of five persons say they intend to register.

However, the survey also showed that 44% of persons who do not have a Smart Card were not aware they needed one in order to be eligible for phase 2 of NHI Bahamas, enrolment.

Regardless of one’s island of residence, age, income or current health status, all legal Bahamian residents must get their NIB Smart Cards in order to be prepared for the enrolment phase of NHI Bahamas.

The NHI Secretariat wants to remind Bahamians who do not yet have a NIB Smart Card to visit their local NIB office to get one. For information about locations, please call the NIB at 225-5642 or visit the NIB Facebook Page.

You can also register online:

· Visit www.nib-bahamas.com and download the Registration Form.

· Complete and scan the form.

· Email the form to registration@nib-bahamas.com

· Someone will contact you to schedule registration. Remember to bring your original documents.

· Take your photo, sign and walk out with your new NIB card.

More information on NHI Bahamas can be found at www.nhibahamas.gov.bs.

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