Returning Residents Guide - A Complete Safety & Security Guide to Coming Home to Jamaica

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90 - day plan (tick one primary):



  • Hire car 3 – 8 weeks → buy with inspection.

  • Coach + red-plate taxis → test parishes before buying.

  • Ride-hail + walking near work/amenities.


Health & Wellbeing – Accessing Care, Insurance & NHF


Principle: select a GP + hospital pair and activate insurance in month one; register for NHF (drug
subsidies) if eligible.


A. Care map (fill with your local choices)


Type Examples (^) pickMy Notes
Public hospitals KPH (Kingston), Cornwall (MoBay),
Mandeville Regional, UHWI
__ Know ER route; carry ID.
Private
hospitals/centres Andrews, Hargreaves, Hospiten, GWest^ __^
Confirm accepted
insurance.
Pharmacy Chain or independent __ Put repeats on file; ask about delivery.
B. Insurance & NHF at a glance
Item What it covers Action
Local health
insurance
Hospitalisation, outpatient (plan-
dependent)
Compare providers; disclose conditions
honestly.
International plan Useful if you travel often
Confirm Jamaica network + evacuation
terms.
NHF Card Subsidised meds for chronic illnesses Doctor completes form; apply locally.
Health setup checklist



  • GP chosen; specialist referrals saved.

  • Insurance active; know copays & network clinics.

  • NHF card (if eligible).

  • Medical summary + prescriptions (90 days).

  • ER “go-bag” (ID, meds list, contacts).


Safety Toolkit – Personal Security, JCF Partnerships & Community Watch


Principle: layer habits + hardware + humans (neighbours + police).

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