Up to 45% Of Some Debts Will Be Excused
The BVI Health Services Authority has sought to ease the burden of medical debt faced by a number of persons in the community with the launch of its debt relief programme. The initiative is aimed at making overdue medical bills easier to pay.
The programme is aimed at incentivizing the organization’s ongoing debt collection process. As part of the benefits, the BVIHSA is offering persons with outstanding debt between 10% to 45% off their Hospital Bill depending on the balance owed.
Additionally, members of the public have an opportunity to negotiate full payment and the best deal. They can do this by upgrading their existing payment plan. Most of all, the Debt Collection Unit said that it is offering payment plans with up to four years of repayment options. Although some conditions apply, it was mentioned that the debt repayment programme applies to all hospital bills up to April 30, 2023.
This programme is aimed at meeting persons who are struggling to meet their financial obligations to the BVIHSA halfway. It was noted that the decision to launch the Programme came from consideration of the lingering hardship faced across the Territory post-COVID-19. “The Health Services is the community’s medical caretaker. We want only the best for the people of the Territory; and even though the organization is facing financial challenges; we wanted to still extend a supportive hand;” Acting Chief Executive Officer, Dr. June Samuel explained.
To take advantage of the debt Relief programme please visit the Collections Department of the Dr. D. Orlando Smith Hospital or Email/Call:
KHALID WILLIAMS
1284-852-7500 ext 6429
SYLVIA FORBES
1284-852-7500 ext 7502
LATISHA SEBASTIAN-WHYTE
1284-852-7500 ext 7685
MICHAEL ALEXANDER
1284-852-7500 ext 6507