by Patients First in Bermuda | Feb 7, 2020 | Recap
The largest and longest-term unintended consequence will likely be that the health system develops into a divided system – private health for those who can afford it and a public health system for those who cannot, a lot like our education system. The government...
by Patients First in Bermuda | Feb 7, 2020 | Recap
The government can only say that the public’s money will be managed by a private company that wins the bid for the business or they may set up a QUANGO, similar to WEDCO, to manage and administer all the payments and overseas travel...
by Patients First in Bermuda | Feb 7, 2020 | Recap
Will I need two insurance providers? That all depends. If you’re happy with the basic coverage of the Bermuda Health Plan then you won’t need any more insurance. So far we’ve been told it will cover unlimited Dr’s visits, 2 Specialist visits (you’ll pay $50 per...
by Patients First in Bermuda | Feb 7, 2020 | Recap
Every single person in Bermuda will notice the change. If you’re working or retired, Bermudian or expat, single or married, with kids or without, every person will be mandated to move to a new health plan. Just as in nature when one thing changes in the ecosystem,...
by Patients First in Bermuda | Feb 7, 2020 | Recap
Key Concepts – Unified vs. Universal Government has used these words as if they are the same thing – they’re NOT. Universal is about COVERAGE – everyone has access to good basic healthcare – we all want that. Unified is about MONEY –...
