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Last Updated: Feb 13, 2017 - 1:45:37 AM |
 The Government of The Bahamas has officially concluded the process of receiving bids for the public insurer related to National Health Insurance (NHI) Bahamas.
This important milestone brings our nation one step closer to creating a wholly Government-owned, fully licensed insurance company, to manage and administer benefits under the NHI Bahamas plan for its beneficiaries, the Bahamian people.
At the deadline, November 21st, 2016, three proposals were received from local and international companies interested in being part of our journey towards a modern, affordable and accessible health system.
- Peter Deveaux-Isaacs, Permanent Secretary with responsibility for the National Health Insurance Secretariat
PS Deveaux-Isaacs, will serve as Chairman of the RFP review committee, comprised of public and private sector individuals, and outlined the next steps for this process:
“The RFP review committee is meeting on Wednesday, November 23rd to review responsibilities and open the official bids. Following this meeting, the committee will evaluate and eventually select the preferred proposal as expeditiously as possible for Cabinet consideration,” he stated.
A single contract will be awarded through this RFP process relating to the Public Insurer. For this contract, the Government is seeking an experienced provider to provide third party management, administration and wellness services for beneficiaries and health providers registered with the Insurer. Responsibilities will include, but not be limited to, claims and case management; health risk management; provision of data security; communications with NHI beneficiaries and health care providers; the creation, implementation and monitoring of a wellness program; and the fiduciary management of NHI funds.
The NHI Secretariat encourages members of the public - as we prepare for phase 2 of NHI Bahamas implementation, enrolment (the selection of your doctor in the public or private sector) - to be sure to register for your new NIB smart card. To follow our progress on the implementation of NHI Bahamas, please visit www.nhibahamas.gov.bs.
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