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You are here : Home Historical Overview
Historical Overview
The Medical Benefits Scheme (MBS) was established under the Medical Benefits Act, Cap. 271, of the
Laws of Antigua and Barbuda. The purpose of the MBS is to provide financial and other assistance
towards the cost of medical services in Antigua and Barbuda. Initially, the MBS was designed to assist
beneficiaries, particularly those suffering from certain chronic disease. In 1998, the Act was amended to
expand the scope to include providing financial assistance towards the following activities:
The cost of medical benefits to such class of persons in such circumstances and subject to such
conditions as may be prescribed by regulation;
The construction and maintenance of hospitals and other medical and health care facilities approved by
Cabinet;
The supply of medical, surgical and dental supplies and laboratory equipment to hospitals and other
medical and health care clinics and centres, and
The management and administration of hospitals and health care facilities.
Financing
The Scheme is currently funded by 3.5% contributions deducted from the earnings of insured persons
and matched by an equal amount by the employers.
For purposes of determining deductions of contributions, the following must be taken into
consideration:
Overtime payment
Cost of living bonus
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Additional payments for dependants
Supplements for long service industry or efficiency
Commission or profit on sales
Gratuities paid by the employer
Payment for night or shift work
Production bonus
Danger or dirt money or similar payments
Service charges
Any employee's liabilities (including tax) paid on his/her behalf by the employer
Holiday pay or other amounts set aside out of the employed person's remuneration throughout the year
or part of the year to be paid to him/her The Government of Antigua and Barbuda in the 1970s noted
the rise in the number of citizens suffering from chronic diseases. These diseases generally required long
term care, and in many instances, no known cure existed. Persons suffering from these diseases were
required to take medication or other forms of treatment for the rest of their lives. This often proved
expensive with either the Government or the individual shouldering the burden. In 1978, the
Government created the Medical Benefits Scheme to provide financial and other assistance to persons
suffering from specific diseases. The diseases covered today are:
Asthma
Cancer
Cardiovascular Diseases
Certified Lunacy
Diabetes
Glaucoma
Hypertension
Leprosy
Sickle Cell Anemiaperiodically.
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You are here : Home Mission/Vision
Mission
To contribute to the improvement of the quality of life in Antigua and Barbuda by:
Providing beneficiaries of the Scheme with access to healthcare services;
Promoting public awareness of the importance of adopting healthy lifestyles; and
Providing financial support for the construction and maintenance of health care facilities and
infrastructure.
Vision
To be a model organization, which is customer-oriented, and renowned for its service excellence,
integrity, accountability and fairness.
Core Values Statement
Service Excellence
We will endeavour not only to meet, but also to surpass public expectations through:
Providing services at locations that are readily accessed by beneficiaries;
Providing timely and reliable services;
Using customer satisfaction surveys as the basis for continuous improvement.
Stewardship
We will be effective stewards of the resources with which we are entrusted. We will
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Maintain effective mechanisms to ensure that all contributions due are collected on a timely basis;
Exercise prudent financial management and accounting disciplines;
Adopt a framework of transparent, public reporting.
Collaboration
We will foster and develop partnerships with stakeholders and other entities in the pursuit of matters of
mutual interest.
Education and Awareness
We will promote the adoption of health lifestyles to complement our programme of curative benefits
Human Resources Development
We recognize that our human resources are amongst our most valuable assets. We are committed to
equitable hiring, remuneration and promotion practices and the continued training and development of
our staff.
Teamwork
We believe that our success is dependent on our ability to work together, within and betweendepartments, on the basis of mutual trust and respect.
Ethics
Fairness, honesty and integrity will be the hallmarks of the way in which we do business.
Information Systems
We will leverage on information systems to enhance our service delivery, and as the basis for identifying
and analyzing trends to support critical decisions.
Change
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We will be sensitive to, and adaptive to, the dynamic environment in which we operate.
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