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Posted on 2017-11-16 09:08:00 by Jessica Lindeman
Get ready to mark your calendar. As early as the beginning of 2018, essential benefits plans (EBPs) will receive a boost in coverage. What are these extra coverage benefits?…
Posted on 2017-09-14 08:44:00 by Rob McBroom
Mandatory health insurance regulations have been fully in place in Dubai for just over a year now (with the last phase being implemented in July 2016). In an effort to ensure that health care and in turn health insurance remain as affordable as possible for the foreseeable future, the Dubai Health Authority has been working on a number of…
Posted on 2017-08-31 08:23:00 by Jessica Lindeman
Abu Dhabi health authorities have recently introduced a number of healthcare reforms to curb health insurance costs and healthcare spending. Among the recent changes, adult patients will no longer be covered for seeking a second or subsequent appointment directly from a specialist within 21 days without a referral from their general practitioner. Other measures include…
Posted on 2017-08-17 09:09:00 by Rob McBroom
Unlike other popular expat destinations, it is fairly common to see whole families moving to Dubai. One important thing to be aware of is the fact that health insurance is mandatory in the city. If you are moving here with your family, there is a good chance you will need to secure health insurance coverage for them. Here, we provide answers…
Posted on 2017-07-20 10:03:00 by Luther
One of the most important things your doctor can ask you when prescribing medication is whether or not you have any allergies. Having adverse reactions to medication can sometimes be a minor issue, and other times it can be quite serious. When it comes to prescription medication errors, you might wonder whether or not your insurance company will cover harm suffered by allergies or…
Posted on 2017-06-01 08:35:32 by Luther
Following an agreement signed by the Dubai Corporation for Ambulance Services (DCAS) and ACCUMED Practice Management, insurers will foot the bill for ambulance charges by the…
Posted on 2017-04-06 04:06:00 by Rob McBroom
The end of March has come and gone, and with it came the introduction of fines for not securing compulsory insurance in Dubai. As of now, companies and individuals who have not secured health insurance face being fined AED 500 for each month they are without insurance. As we have mentioned in previous articles the most basic compliant plan available costs AED 650 per year. If you…
Posted on 2017-03-30 08:34:00 by Rob McBroom
The Dubai Health Authority's compulsory health insurance scheme has been in place for medium to large companies for almost two years. This means that many companies in the Emirate are coming up on renewing their corporate health insurance plan. If you are close to starting the renewal process but are thinking of switching providers, there are a number of things that can make the process…
Posted on 2017-03-02 07:40:00 by Rob McBroom
As you are probably well aware by now, the Dubai Health Authority has fully implemented their mandatory health insurance coverage scheme which aims to ensure that 100% of the Emirate's residents have adequate coverage for their medical conditions. With the final implementation being carried out last summer came word that the fines for not securing appropriate coverage were to be…
Posted on 2017-02-23 10:07:00 by Jessica Lindeman
The healthcare market in Dubai has seen several significant changes in recent years, such as the implementation of universal health insurance. In this article, UAE Medical Insurance looks at what to expect for the future of Dubai’s healthcare sector.