HEALTH and wellness company FirstCare Medical Plan and Spectrum Insurance Brokers Limited, an insurance brokerage with a broad reach and a team of hundreds of agents, recently forged a partnership to offer affordable health care to Jamaicans who do not have major medical insurance.

For over a decade FirstCare Medical Plan has provided access to affordable health care in the Caribbean. With Spectrum as a new partner, the company has expanded its reach in Jamaica, making it easier for individuals and families to access necessary medical care.

Speaking on the partnership, FirstCare Medical Plan Country Manager Jheanell Thompson said, “We are thrilled to partner with Spectrum and their extensive network of agents. Spectrum is a trusted name in insurance brokerage in Jamaica. Their broad reach and established reputation make them the perfect partner for FirstCare and their mission ties in with our mandate to improve access to affordable health care for all Jamaicans.”

Since entering the Jamaican market in late 2022, FirstCare has established provider networks in more than seven parishes, including St Thomas, St Catherine, St James, Manchester, Clarendon, St Ann, Kingston, and St Andrew. More than 100 providers have joined the network, including general practitioners, who offer no-cost office visits for all FirstCare members. The FirstCare network also includes specialists, dentists, eye doctors, labs, pharmacies throughout Jamaica, and an extensive network in the United States.

“Almost everyone can agree on the importance of access to health care and the many challenges our people face as a nation,” stated Carmen Taylor-Allen, Spectrum employee benefits manager. “Having recognised that many Jamaicans cannot afford health insurance, it was important to find an approach to providing a service that would meet these needs. It is within this space that we opted to partner with FirstCare. The plan has no age or medical restrictions, making it applicable to a large uninsurable demographic. We believe that FirstCare’s offering is unmatched in the market and are thrilled to add their products to our portfolio and look forward to a long and successful partnership.”

The new partnership between FirstCare Medical Plan and Spectrum Insurance Brokers is expected to benefit both companies and their clients and contribute to the overall improvement of health-care services in Jamaica.