Apply For MedCard Assistance : Bahamas Ministry of Social Services & Community Development

Name of the Organization : Ministry of Social Services & Community Development
Type of Facility : Apply For MedCard Assistance
Country : Bahamas

Official Website : https://www.bahamas.gov.bs/

Apply For MedCard Assistance :

A MedCard provides a means for older and indigent persons to access medication and medical services. A MedCard provides the bearer with BS$100.00 daily allowance in services – namely for medication, x-rays, blood works; over BS$100.00.

Related : Department of Social Services Bahamas National Lunch Programme : https://www.statusin.org/6386.html

Medical Cards may be used at all satellite clinics under the Department of Public Health inclusive of the Family Islands’ Clinics. If the applicant does not qualify for the MedCard, he/she may qualify to receive financial assistance or emergency financial assistance.

Eligibility :
Persons with insufficient means to follow through with medical treatment recommended by a physician.

Process :
** The applicant visits the Health Social Services (HSS) Division of the Department of Social Services/Princess Margaret Hospital(PMH) and makes a request.
** An interview is conducted with the applicant.
** A financial needs assessment is then conducted.
** Based on the outcome of the assessment, a recommendation is made either to receive a MedCard or receive financial assistance.

Note :
Family Island Social Services Office may assess and refer clients; however, MedCard is only issued from the HSS/PMH Office.

Application Form :
There is no application form associated with this service.

Supporting Documents :
** A requisition and letter of referral from the attending physician at Princess Margaret Hospital.
** Copy of the prescription.
** Government issued photo identification (e.g. valid passport, driver’s licence, voter’s card).

Turn-around time :
MedCard – same day
Financial Assistance : 7-14 days on average
Emergency financial assistance : 2-3 days

Deadline :
There are no deadlines for this service.

Related Fee(s) :
There are no fees associated with this service.

For more information please contact :
Ministry of Social Services & Community Development
P.O. Box N- 3206
Aventura Plaza
J.F.K. & Bethel Ave.
Nassau, New Providence
The Bahamas
Tel. (242) 323-7814/5
Fax : (242) 325-1920

Department of Social Services :
P.O. Box : 1545
Clarence Bain Building
Thompson Boulevard
Nassau
New Providence
The Bahamas
Tel. (242) 326-0451/326-0526
Fax : (242) 323-8672