Decision to increase charges of medical services for expatriates is on track

The decision to increase the charges of medical services offered to expatriates will be enforced, said Minister of Health Dr Jamal AlHarbi.

According to Al-Rai daily, he said that there is no intention to retract that decision. The decision will be enforced following completion of the necessary preparations in terms of the mechanism for payment of the charges.

According to the report submitted by the Parliament’s Health Committee concerning expatriates’ health insurance, the sponsors who send visas to expatriates they invite to Kuwait, must attach insurance policy for them. This insurance policy allows the visitor to receive medical services for free in private hospitals during his stay in Kuwait.