The Government of Antigua and Barbuda, by extension the Minister of Health, Wellness and Environment, the Hon. Minister Molwyn Joseph has collaborated with the Medical Benefits Scheme (MBS) to begin the journey of establishing the “Proposed National Health Insurance (NHI)“.

The introduction of such health insurance seeks to address the growing challenges in the current health system with specific reference to the financial burden (cost of health services) and limited access to essential health services that go along with the increasing demand for health care needs of the population. This aim is in line with the agreement of all UN Member States to achieve universal health coverage (UHC) by 2030, as part of the Sustainable Development Goals.

Universal Health Coverage means that all individuals/residents, regardless of their age, race, status or income, will have access to essential health services they need, when they need it, without suffering financial hardship. It includes the full range of essential health services that will ensure a healthy population. These services include:

Health Promotion
Disease Prevention
Adequate Treatment:
Rehabilitation and;
Palliative Care – care for the Critically ill Patients and their families

The World Health Organization describes insurance such as an NHI, as one mechanism used to achieve universal health coverage. It is a public health financing plan that safeguards all residents, regardless of their socio-economic status or pre-existing health condition, against the cost of health care. Access is granted to a clearly defined package of health care services from authorized public and private health care providers. More specifically, the move to a proposed NHI requires improvement of the current health care system to offer quality health services that improve population health and addresses the most critical causes of diseases and death in a country.


About MBS
The official Youtube channel of the Medical Benefits Scheme, a statutory health service organization established under the Medical Benefits Act 1978.

Our mandate supports the management and prevention of chronic diseases to improve the quality of life of each resident in Antigua and Barbuda and, provide financial and other assistance towards the cost of health services and infrastructure.

We understand the importance and are advocates of adopting healthy lifestyles to improve public health. Our operations include quality pharmaceutical, statutory remittance services and financial support to our beneficiaries and for the construction and maintenance of healthcare facilities and infrastructure.

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