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The National Health Fund Act, 2003 (No. 23 of 2003)

Main Region

First Region

Jamaica
Medical care and sickness benefit
2003-12-11
National
Law, Act

Second Region

Provides for introduction of contributory health insurance system to be called National Health Fund. Divided into 4 parts. Part 1 (s. 1-2) contains preliminary provisions. Principal objective of act is to provide prescribed health benefits to all residents of Jamaica, regardless of age, gender, health or economic status. Part 2 (s. 4-8) establishes National Health Fund. Part 3 (s. 9-18) contains financial provisions; Part 4 (s. 19-27) miscellaneous provisions.

Entry dates region

    Date of entry into force
    2003-04-01
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Serial region

    Serial title
    Official Gazette
    Date
    2004-01-07
    Volume
    Vol. 127
    Number
    No. 2
    Page range
    13 p.