Topic: CINICO
$3M awarded in contract
In the past two weeks the Central Tenders Committee awarded just over $3 million worth of contracts covering the supply of hot mix, health care systems, Cayman Islands public relations
Seafarer’s celebrate the season
Members of the Cayman Islands Seafarers Association gathered at the meeting hall on Shamrock Road for their annual Christmas dinner and raffle Saturday.
Health Insurance in the spotlight
Several recent incidents, including the serious injury and eventual death of an uninsured man, have underscored problems with the Cayman Islands' mandatory health insurance scheme.
$51M tagged for the needy
The government has allocated more than $51 million in the current budget to assist people of need.
Expert outlines new diabetes treatments
Impressive new advances in diabetes treatments hold promise for patients, but at the end of the day, no treatment is as effective as good lifestyle management, like healthy eating and regular exercise.
Diabetes seminars this week
Dr. Luigi Meneghini of the Diabetes Research Institute in Miami will give seminars on the latest advances in diabetes treatment and patient care this week.
Diabetes forum set
Quality health care for people with diabetes will be the focus of a forum presented by the Diabetes Support Group.
Eden: Free healthcare must go
Health Minister Anthony Eden has foreshadowed big changes to the way healthcare is funded in the Cayman Islands, warning the present system will cripple government if left unchecked.
Uninsured healthcare queried
Many uninsured or underinsured Caymanians requiring overseas medical care are being sent to Jamaica where healthcare is cheaper. Speaking in the Legislative Assembly on 28 May
CINICO in the Brac
CINICO representatives will be in Cayman Brac today to accept applications into their private insurance plans for the elderly, health impaired and low income programmes. The enrolment period is available from December to the end of January, 2007.
Health coverage may expand
Veterans and retired seafarers could be in for a break when it comes to paying for health care costs if a motion tabled by Opposition Leader McKeeva Bush is passed.
Flu shots now available
Flu shots are now available though this first supply is limited. Priority will be given those at highest risk for flu complications, such as, the elderly and those of any age with chronic illnesses
Post offices to open Saturdays
Cayman's post office will now be open Saturdays. All 15 post offices will be open from 9am to 12.30pm, starting this Saturday.
Cayman in brief
Members of the community can participate in the Sexual Harassment and Stalking Survey throughSept. Complete the survey online at www.protectcayman.com/survey or complete a printed survey
Air ambulance issue causes stir
Health Minister Anthony Eden defended the decision to seek a single vendor for air ambulance service patients of the Cayman Islands National Insurance Company.
Health insurance checklist
CINICO, the national health insurance company, advises its members to prepare for local and overseas emergencies - including disasters - by gathering critical information on personal medical records to safeguard
Panama hospital can aid Cayman
The Punta Pacifica Hospital in Panama City, which had its official opening last week, could serve as an alternative to Miami's hospitals for Cayman Islands residents seeking specialised medical treatment.
Panama trade mission useful
Most of the Cayman Panama International Trade Mission delegates returned home Saturday thinking the trip had been useful. More than 100 delegates from private sector businesses and various government departments attended the trade mission
Gov’t burial assistance possible
The Department of Children and Family services aims to help Caymanians build up their lives rather than maintaining them with constant handouts, it was stressed in Finance Committee, according to a GIS press release.
CINICO contracts CMN
CINICO Health Insurance has contracted with Canadian Medical Network to take over responsibilities for the care management component of overseas medical treatment only.
Minister Eden makes the rounds
Minister for Health Services, Agriculture, Aviation and Works Anthony Eden continued a multiple-day tour of his ministry's departments and areas of responsibility, by focusing on health services.
Health care reform campaign launched
The Government's health care reform campaign formally kicked off Friday, 8 April, with Minister for Health Services Gilbert McLean, Governor Bruce Dinwiddy and other officials on hand -
NS social issues tackled
North Side candidates shared their concerns about crime, youth, senior citizens and other social issues at the Chamber of Commerce forum on Tuesday night.
Minister defends CINICO’s role
Health Minister Gilbert McLean told members of the Legislative Assembly Thursday that the Cayman Islands National Insurance Company is serving one mighty purpose for the people of the Cayman Islands.
