Cayman Islands Legislation

Health Insurance Commission (Amendment) Bill, 2026

Government bill, sponsored by the Ministry of Health, Environment and Sustainability

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Gazetted
Published in the Gazette
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Introduced
4 March 2026
First appeared on the order paper
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Enacted
31 March 2026
Act 3/2026
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In force

What this law does

This bill updates the Health Insurance Commission Act to replace the term 'indigent persons' with 'medically indigent persons' to match changes made in the Health Insurance Act. It also adds a definition explaining that medically indigent persons are either financial assistance recipients or people who cannot afford health insurance due to lack of money.

  • Replaces the term 'indigent persons' with 'medically indigent persons' throughout the Health Insurance Commission Act
  • Adds a formal definition of 'medically indigent person' that includes financial assistance recipients and those unable to pay for health insurance or medical services
  • Aligns terminology between the Health Insurance Commission Act and the Health Insurance Act to ensure consistency
  • Bill takes effect immediately after the Health Insurance (Amendment) Act, 2026 comes into force

Who it affects: Low-income residents who qualify for health insurance assistance, the Health Insurance Commission, and the Ministry of Health

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