Health insurance changes in Kuwait
The Kuwait Times has reported that the Kuwait National Assembly's legal and legislative committee has approved a draft law that would establish a mandatory health insurance scheme for expatriates living and working in Kuwait, moving the proposed health insurance scheme closer to implementation.
The Kuwait Times has reported that the Kuwait National Assembly's legal and legislative committee has approved a draft law that would establish a mandatory health insurance scheme for expatriates living and working in Kuwait, moving the proposed health insurance scheme closer to implementation.
The committee is also reported to have approved a proposal to impose charges on medical services for expatriates opting to seek treatment at public hospitals. The present situation is that expatriates are required to pay only KWD50 (US$164) annually on renewal of their residence permits and also pay partial fees for most health services at public hospitals.
A further new measure being debated will, when passed, impose a requirement for obligatory health insurance on foreigners who visit the country. It stipulates that before issuing a visit visa to a foreigner, the sponsor must attach a health insurance policy to the application.