HEALTH INSURANCE
WITH ALFRED

The new mandatory health insurance coverage is under the Dubai Health Insurance Law that came into existence in January 2014. According to the law, every sponsor is now responsible for providing a mandatory basic health insurance plan to all expats regardless of their salaries. By this, Dubai government makes sure that even the low paid employees, mostly who work under AED 4,000 can also have access to adequate healthcare. 

If you are an expat, it is illegal and may result in deportation and cancellation of visa. As an expat, you cannot renew your residency visa if you don’t have health insurance. On the other hand, citizens and expats also have to pay a monthly fine of 500 AED. In the case of expats, the sponsor is responsible for paying a fine. 

With basic health insurance coverage, you can have access to hospitals and clinics under DHA (Dubai Health Authority). DHA has currently a large network of clinics and hospitals all across Dubai offering an easy and quick access to medical services. The basic health insurance coverage is specifically designed for expats with lower salaries. 

The basic health coverage costs employers an estimated 600 to 700 AED a year and offers medical coverage of up to 150,000 AED. 

For those who are looking for better health coverage can shop for other insurance options mostly offered by their employers. There are many health insurance companies in Dubai that offer private health insurance with access to more hospitals and clinics with wider coverage.

For many expats, the basic coverage is not enough and they look for better coverage options. Fortunately, there are many insurance companies that offer different health insurance plans often customised according to the needs of the buyer. 

Even though most of the companies offer adequate health insurance along with their compensation package, but it is not mandatory for companies to do so. In some cases, you have to look out for a better option on your own. 

Health insurance plans can significantly vary depending on the cost and coverage. While most of the health insurance packages don’t include optical and dental coverage, you can have these covered for a higher cost in premium medical insurance plans. 

In Dubai, you can have the list of hospitals and clinics that are listed on your cover. With more comprehensive health coverage plan, you can also have an access to a better and extensive health network of hospitals and other healthcare providers.