Health Insurance for Expats Living in the United Arab Emirates.
Making the move to the United Arab Emirates is a huge step but getting your health insurance arranged in advance means that you can move with peace of mind. Healthcare is an issue that is often overlooked. People who are used to the way that things work in one country may not realise immediately just how different the system can be in their new home. Health insurance designed specifically for use in your destination country can help to ensure that you are fully covered at all times no matter what the circumstances.
In the UAE, only Emiratis are entitled to free health care and much will depend upon which emirate you are moving to. For example, if you are moving to Abu Dhabi, you need to be sure that your health care cover is in place before you make the move as it is a condition of entry. The other emirates tend not to be as strict as that but healthcare cover is still something that you should make sure that you have because an unexpected illness or injury could leave you with a large invoice that you may not have the means to pay.
Expats in UAE that have a residency visa are able to make an application for a health card. This entitles them to a reduced rate if they need a hospital room but there is no discount on the cost of treatment. Expats also need to pay if they wish to visit a private doctor and the cost of the visit is in addition to the cost of any treatment that is needed. Doctors in UAE will issue a receipt for a visit and any treatment so that this can be claimed from medical insurance.
Remember that expats will also need to pay for dental care and that this can often be added into a health insurance policy so that the cost of this is also covered.
When moving to UAE for work is may be that the employer will be providing some kind of health cover too so it is a good idea to check with them to determine what is covered before you arrange your own policy. That way you can make sure that there are no gaps in your health cover and that it also covers other members of your family that may be travelling with you.
It is very important to get your UAE health insurance from a company that understands your requirements and Expat Health specialises in policies for this region. Getting a quote for your insurance policy could not be easier – all you have to do is complete our online form and the information that you need will be with you in just a few minutes.
When you are looking for a United Arab Emirates health insurance policy you not only need comprehensive cover but you need affordability too. Here are Expat Health we will ensure that your policy is exactly what you need on all levels. Why not get in touch with us today to find out more?