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HIP and FutureCare Benefits

The Health Insurance Plan (HIP) and FutureCare are plans provided by the Health Insurance Department (HID) . The two plans offer dental benefits, doctor’s visits, in-patient and out-patient care at the hospital and overseas care. Enrollment in the different plans is based on the age and benefit needs of the applicant. Who qualifies for which plans and the exact benefits can be found in the The Table below, provides an overview of the benefits of the plans and a comparison between HIP and...

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Government Employee Health Insurance (GEHI)

All government pensioners, employees, and their dependants are covered under the Government Employee Health Insurance (GEHI) plan. GEHI provides you with premium health care at fair rates, and claims are processed in a timely manner.

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Certificate of Entitlement

The Certificate of Entitlement (COE) is for Bermudian residents who qualify for the Government’s aged subsidy and it: Assists in covering the cost of basic care and services performed as either an inpatient or outpatient at Bermuda Hospitals Board facilities, or facilities approved by the Bermuda Health Council, and Reduces premiums for HIP and FutureCare. To be eligible for the aged subsidy, a person must: be 65 years or older, possess Bermudian status, reside in Bermuda, and have resided in...

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Personal Home Care Benefit

The Personal Home Care Benefit assists FutureCare and HIP policyholders who qualify with the costs of personal care services in their home and reimburses registered caregiving providers for their services. Personal care services include assistance with bathing and showering, dressing, self-feeding, personal hygiene and grooming. To receive the benefit, HIP and FutureCare policyholders must have held a policy for at least one year, and be in good standing in terms of premiums and apply to the...

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Health Insurance Department Provider Information

Provider Registration Personal Home Care Providers should visit the Personal Home Care Benefit page for information on their registration process. All other providers, please see below: Healthcare Providers need to register with the Health Insurance Department (HID) in order to be reimbursed. To register with the Health Insurance Department (HID), you must complete the Registration Form (Coming Soon) and the Electronic Payment Agreement Form. Submit the form to HID and a Welcome Kit will be...

HIP and FutureCare Benefits

The Health Insurance Plan (HIP) and FutureCare are plans provided by the Health Insurance Department (HID) . The two plans offer dental benefits, doctor’s visits, in-patient and out-patient care at the hospital and overseas care. Enrollment in the different plans is based on the age and benefit needs of the applicant. Who qualifies for which plans and the exact benefits can be found in the The Table below, provides an overview of the benefits of the plans and a comparison between HIP and...

Certificate of Entitlement

The Certificate of Entitlement (COE) is for Bermudian residents who qualify for the Government’s aged subsidy and it: Assists in covering the cost of basic care and services performed as either an inpatient or outpatient at Bermuda Hospitals Board facilities, or facilities approved by the Bermuda Health Council, and Reduces premiums for HIP and FutureCare. To be eligible for the aged subsidy, a person must: be 65 years or older, possess Bermudian status, reside in Bermuda, and have resided in...

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Bermuda Affordable Housing- First Phase Update
Press Release

Bermuda Affordable Housing- First Phase Update

Mr. Speaker, I rise today to provide this Honourable House and the public with an important update on the execution of the Government’s Affordable Housing Programme. Members of this Honourable House will recall my statement delivered just a few weeks ago on May 29th, wherein I outlined our comprehensive, multi-site plan to inject an estimated $114,750,000 into delivering a total of 229 residential units across our island. Today, Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to report on the formal execution of the.

National Health Service (NHS) England Healthcare Arrangements (Quota Share)
Press Release

National Health Service (NHS) England Healthcare Arrangements (Quota Share)

The Ministry of Health has signed a memorandum of understanding with the United Kingdom (UK) government to provide pre-authorised healthcare arrangements for Bermuda-eligible persons to receive a course of treatment from a healthcare provider in the UK. A Bermuda eligible person means any person present in Bermuda at the time of the referral by the referring office and who possesses Bermudian Status, is the holder of a Permanent Resident Certificate, is naturalized as a British Overseas...

What is our Role in Health System Transformation
Ministerial Statement

What is our Role in Health System Transformation

Mr Speaker and Honourable Members, The first strategic principle of the Bermuda Health Strategy 2022-2027 is, “Promoting healthy living and preventative care”. As we strive for a healthier Bermuda, living a healthy lifestyle and taking steps to prevent the onset of illness are essential actions in our personal journey towards better health and key to improving our population’s health. Mr Speaker, As I stated in this House last year, health system change is complex, but our goals are clear. It...

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