June 25, 2014
Is the basic insurance package announced for those earning under Dh4,000 applicable to dependent non-employed/non-earning individuals like housewives and children where companies do not cover the family?
No, the basic benefit package announced in the first phase, that will have a premium of Dh500-Dh700 is applicable only for those employees earning less than Dh4,000. Dependents do not fall under this category.
http://www.thenational.ae/lifestyle/personal-finance/rush-to-avoid-health-insurance-fines
Daman insures 85 per cent of people in Abu Dhabi, or about two million customers. A basic health insurance policy costs about Dh650 a year, with some policies costing more than Dh2,000 annually. Employees, whose bosses fail to provide them with cover, are encouraged to report them to Haad. Complaints can be filed to the authority’s customer services department, either in person or by telephone.
http://www.swisslife.com/international/corporateclients/news_events/201409_SLN_Newsletter/uae.html
UAE: Compulsory occupational health insurance – new law for expatriate lower-paid workers
18.09.2014
The Dubai Health Authority has enacted legislation on mandatory health insurance which became effective at the end of March 2014. The law applies to expatriate lower-paid workers.
Dubai 