NHIP Appeal Tribunal trained by Bahamian Appellate Judge

BY DELANA ISLES

The newly appointed National Health Insurance Appeal Tribunal have been professionally trained and are now ready to delve into their work adjudicating claims made to the insurance board.

The Appeal Tribunal, which came into effect on July 1, comprises Chairman Mark Fulford of F Chambers; Bishop Coleta Williams of the Abundant Life Ministries international Church and Jena Janse, real estate professional.

The Appeal Tribunal has been appointed for two years, starting July 1, 2023, to March 31, 2025.

The training was conducted by the TCI’s Judicial Education Institute (JEI) on July 28.

Hosted under the patronage of Chief Justice Mabel Agyemang, it was upon the tribunal chairman’s request that he and his two team members be properly guided on their roles and requirements on the appeal tribunal.

Fulford stated that the key to doing anything successfully is first understanding what is required of you, then arming oneself with the tools, be it resources or skills necessary to carry out your task.

He noted: “As a tribunal adjudicating on persons claims with NHIP is a very important responsibility that my tribunal members and I take very seriously. We decided our first step is to reach out for training by the Judiciary of the Turks and Caicos Islands to be able to do a proper job at adjudication.

“With the training now completed, and having received