Health insurance made compulsory for all in Dubai

The long-anticipated mandatory insurance law of Dubai has been approved. From next year, health insurance will be mandatory for all citizens, residents and visitors to Dubai. 

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, yesterday approved the Health Insurance Law which stipulates rules and regulations for all parties involved in the provision and implementation of health insurance in the emirate.

The fundamental basis of the law is to ensure that every national, resident and visitor in Dubai has essential health insurance coverage and access to essential health services.

At the same time, mandatory health insurance will ensure the sustainability of health care services in general, said Issa Al Maidoor, Director General of Dubai Health Authority.

The law will be enforced over the next two and a half years in phases and will be announced to the public soon. Once the scheme is fully operational, three million people will be insured