Lillian Swann-Misick appointed as new NHIB chairperson

Former parliamentarian Lillian Swann-Misick has been appointed the new chairperson of the National Health Insurance Board (NHIB).

On Monday, July 31, she was formally introduced to staff at the offices of the National Health Insurance Plan in the Salt Mills Plaza, Grace Bay.

Speaking on her appointment to the post, Misick - who previously served as one of the two Governor’s appointed member in the Ewing administration - said she is looking forward to the challenges the new position will no doubt present.

“Based on some of the preliminary meetings I have had, this is going to be my most challenging and difficult board, and I have chaired many,” she said.

She added: “I am a serviceoriented individual, I have chaired other bodies that faced challenges and I believe, given my view, and given the type of person that I am,

I feel that I can rise to challenges.

“I believe that I have the will and the wherewithal to overcome challenges, because my approach to life is that everything should be done equitably, fairly and because it is the right thing to do.”

Minister of Health, Hon. Shaun Malcolm, who joined Misick in meeting the staff, said he has confidence that the new chair will get the job done.

“I have full confidence that Hon. Lillian Swann-Misick can accomplish that goal in the best interests of the people of this country. She enjoys my full confidence as the minister.”

Last week, members of a newly established NHIB appeals tribunal were taken through training by members of the judiciary to equip them with the knowledge on how to properly adjudicate claims made to the board.

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