HIC Cares Membership
The Membership Programme for even easier access to World Class Cardiovascular Care
- FREE HIC Emergency Room 24/7*
- FREE Unlimited Cardiology Consultations
- Telephone Access to Physician 24/7
- FREE Unlimited Electrocardiograms
- FREE Ambulance
Heart Institute of the Caribbean
23 Balmoral Avenue
Kingston 10, Jamaica, W.I
Fax: 876 906 4413
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is a common cause of hospital admissions, accounting for a significant portion of medical admissions:
In one study, CVD was responsible for about 30% of medical admissions.
According to available information, the most common disease leading to hospital admissions in Jamaica is heart disease; specifically, cardiovascular diseases are listed as leading causes of death and hospital admissions in the country.
Why Join HIC Cares?
Every 1 in 6 Hospital Emergency Room admittance is due to issues with cardiovascular health. Cardiac care is essential, and regular consultations with your cardiologist can be costly averaging over $100,000 annually. HIC Cares membership ensures priority access to the Heart Institute of the Caribbean’s state-of-the art, 24- hour emergency room, where you will be cared for by the expert, world class physicians and cliniciancs using the most advanced technology in the region.
Who We Are
The Heart Institute of the Caribbean’s (HIC) goal is to make high quality cardiac care accessible and affordable to all patients with reliable high quality cardiovascular diagnostic service and treatment.
What is HIC Cares?
HIC Cares is a membership program offered by the Heart Institute of the Caribbean ensuring health security and peace of mind by offering affordable, accessible, and comprehensive cardiac care 24/7 for you and your family.
Membership Benefits
- Priortiy Access: Priority Access 24/7 emergency support; Fast-track appointments; shorter wait times
- Cost Savings: on consultations, diagnostics, and treatments
- Preventive Care: Regular screenings and risk assessments included
- Comprehensive Coverage: From consultations to follow-ups and support for your heart health
- Member Support: Access to education, advice, and wellness guidance.
- Peace of Mind: Confidence that expert care is always within reach.
Who is it For?
HIC Cares is designed for anyone who wants to take control of their heart health and provide lasting health security for themselves and their families, especially those having existing conditions, those at high risk, and individuals seeking preventive care.
SERVICES
- Prior Medical Conditions
- FREE Unlimited Cardiology Consultations
- FREE Unlimited GP Consultations at HIC
- Telephone Access to Physician 24/7
- FREE Unlimited Electrocardiograms
- FREE HIC Emergency Room 24/7*
- FREE HIC Ambulance
- 24 Hr Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring (ABPM)
- HIC Executive Physicals
- Echocardiogram
- Exercise Stress Test
- Stress Echo
- Nuclear Cardiac Scan
- Free yearly screening for vascular disease
- Nuclear Cardiac Scan
- Tilt Table Testing
- All Other Non Invasive Diagnostic Tests at HIC
- 24 Hr Holter
- Virtual Consultations
- Free 2nd Opinions
- Nutrition Consultations
- FREE Review of Lab Test Results
- Electronic Medical Records
- Same Day Appointment
- HIC Discount on Lab Tests ( with HIC approved partners)
- Pharmacy Discount (at XtraCare Pharmacy only)
- FREE General MEDICINE Admission at HIC Heart Hospital (Room and Board only)
- Non ICU Telemetry Admission at HIC Heart Hospital (excludes doctor's,pharmacy and ancillary fees)*
- HIC Discount on ICU at HIC Heart /hospital (excludes doctor's, pharmacy and ancillary fees)*Lab Tests ( with HIC approved partners)
- HIC Heart Hospital ER Registration Fee
- HIC Heart Hospital ER Doctor's Fee
- HIC Heart Hospital ER Consultant Doctor's Fee
- Pacemaker at HIC or HIC Heart Hospital
- Angiogram at HIC or HIC Heart Hospital
- Angioplasty at HIC or HIC Heart Hospital
- CARDIAC SURGERY AT HIC HEART HOSPITAL *(excludes Surgeon/Anesthesia and ICU fees)
HIC Cares
USD300
per annum
- No Exclusion
HIC Cares Classic
USD500
per annum
- No Exclusion
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5 days per year at no cost
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HIC Cares Plus
USD2000
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- No Exclusion
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5 days per year at no cost
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HIC Cares Executive
USD5000
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5 days per year at no cost
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SERVICES
- Prior Medical Conditions
- FREE Unlimited Cardiology Consultations
- FREE Unlimited GP Consultations at HIC
- Telephone Access to Physician 24/7
- FREE Unlimited Electrocardiograms
- FREE HIC Emergency Room 24/7*
- FREE HIC Ambulance
- 24 Hr Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring (ABPM)
- HIC Executive Physicals
- Echocardiogram
- Exercise Stress Test
- Stress Echo
- Nuclear Cardiac Scan
- Free yearly screening for vascular disease
- Nuclear Cardiac Scan
- Tilt Table Testing
- All Other Non Invasive Diagnostic Tests at HIC
- 24 Hr Holter
- Virtual Consultations
- Free 2nd Opinions
- Nutrition Consultations
- FREE Review of Lab Test Results
- Electronic Medical Records
- Same Day Appointment
- HIC Discount on Lab Tests ( with HIC approved partners)
- Pharmacy Discount (at XtraCare Pharmacy only)
- FREE General MEDICINE Admission at HIC Heart Hospital (Room and Board only)
- Non ICU Telemetry Admission at HIC Heart Hospital (excludes doctor's,pharmacy and ancillary fees)*
- HIC Discount on ICU at HIC Heart /hospital (excludes doctor's, pharmacy and ancillary fees)*Lab Tests ( with HIC approved partners)
- HIC Heart Hospital ER Registration Fee
- HIC Heart Hospital ER Doctor's Fee
- HIC Heart Hospital ER Consultant Doctor's Fee
- Pacemaker at HIC or HIC Heart Hospital
- Angiogram at HIC or HIC Heart Hospital
- Angioplasty at HIC or HIC Heart Hospital
- CARDIAC SURGERY AT HIC HEART HOSPITAL *(excludes Surgeon/Anesthesia and ICU fees)
HIC Cares
USD300
per annum
- No Exclusion
HIC Cares Classic
USD500
per annum
- No Exclusion
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5 days per year at no cost
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HIC Cares Plus
USD2000
per annum
- No Exclusion
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5 days per year at no cost
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HIC Cares Executive
USD5000
per annum
- No Exclusion
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5 days per year at no cost
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*5% administrative charge and other membership rules apply
Other Key HIC Membership Benefits
- Readily available state of the art diagnostic and treatment facilities centrally located in Kingston.
- Cardiovascular specialists available 24 HRs/7 days a week.
- Guaranteed appointments within 24 hours for consultation or diagnostic tests.
- Services available at all our locations in Kingston, Mandeville, Ocho Rios, Montego Bay, our Heart Station in Spanish Town and HIC Practice Partner locations island wide.
- Free unlimited Cardiology consultations
- Free unlimited ECGs
- Free 24-hour ambulatory blood pressure monitoring
- Additional discounts on non-invasive procedures
- Additional discounts on invasive procedures
- No out of pocket costs for some HIC Hospital services
- 10% discount on Prescriptions filled at XtraCare Pharmacy
- Waiver of Emergency Room (ER) Registration and ECG fee (members pay only for ER Doctor’s fee and treatment received in the ER)
How It Works
- Sign up & choose your plan
- Receive your membership card
- Use hotline to Book priority appointments
- Access consultations, diagnostics, and emergency care
- Stay connected with regular check-ups and support
Please Note
Membership benefits commence after the Membership fee is received by the Heart Institute of the Caribbean (HIC). There is no qualifying period for New/Reinstated Members and there is no exclusion for prior pre-existing medical conditions.
In applying for or renewing membership, the Applicant/Member agrees with effect from the date of membership or renewal of membership and f o r the duration of the membership:
to be bound by the current HIC Cares Membership Programme Rules; and
that HIC Cares may at any time, vary or replace the Programme Rules which will bind the Member with effect from the date on which the change is made.
Programme Rules vary and are subject to change. For further details, visit the www.caribbeanheart.com
Membership discounts also apply to services offered at HIC locations island-wide inclusive of our HIC satellite offices and at our Practice Partner locations.
FAQs
Discounted consultations, diagnostics,
Different plans available to suit every budget.
Yes, plans are flexible to match your needs.
Yes, members have 24/7 emergency access*.
