Healthcare in Kuwait for expats
Health insurance fee, public clinics and private hospitals.
In short
Expats pay a health insurance fee with residence renewal, giving access to public clinics with fees. Many use private hospitals with employer insurance. Dhaman hospitals serve expats.
- Insurance fee
- KWD 50/yr
- Expat hospitals
- Dhaman
- Emergency
- 112
- Regulator
- MOH
Step by step
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Documents checklist
Do’s and don’ts
Do
- Ask employer about private insurance
Don’t
- Don’t forget to renew
Cost estimator
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Watch out
- Medicines at public clinics now carry fees for expats.
Common questions
Is emergency care free?
Emergency care is provided, but fees may apply afterwards.
Official links
Background and more detail
Expats pay a health insurance fee with residence renewal, giving access to public clinics with fees. Many use private hospitals with employer insurance. Dhaman hospitals serve expats.
Key facts
- Insurance fee: KWD 50/yr
- Expat hospitals: Dhaman
- Emergency: 112
- Regulator: MOH
Steps
- Pay fee at renewal
- Register at clinic – Nearest area clinic.
- Use private if insured
Watch out
- Medicines at public clinics now carry fees for expats.
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