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Residents returning to Dubai: Who pays for COVID-19 test and treatment?

What the latest travel and health guidelines mean for someone contracting COVID-19

Published: June 28, 2020 15:47 Huda Tabrez, Senior News Editor

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Residents returning to Dubai - who pays for COVID-19 testing and treatment? — Residents coming in to the UAE are required to sign an undertaking that they would cover the cost of COVID-19 treatment and testing, but what does that mean for your pocket? Image Credit: Stock image

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Residents returning to Dubai - who pays for COVID-19 testing and treatment? — Read the latest guidelines from Dubai's Supreme Committee of Crisis and Disaster Management here: gulfnews.com/1.1592756766899 Image Credit: Stock image

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Residents returning to Dubai - who pays for COVID-19 testing and treatment? — Residents returning to the UAE are required to sign an undertaking. Image Credit: Stock image

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Residents returning to Dubai - who pays for COVID-19 testing and treatment? — Would your insurance cover the testing and treatment? Image Credit: Stock image

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Residents returning to Dubai - who pays for COVID-19 testing and treatment? — You may need to pay for the initial test. Image Credit: Stock image

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Residents returning to Dubai - who pays for COVID-19 testing and treatment? — As travelling is voluntary, it may not get covered by insurance. Image Credit: Stock image

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Residents returning to Dubai - who pays for COVID-19 testing and treatment? — If you exhibit symptoms, you may be able to get your consultation and test covered. Image Credit: Stock image

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Residents returning to Dubai - who pays for COVID-19 testing and treatment? — How much coverage you have depends on your insurance plan. Image Credit: Stock image

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Residents returning to Dubai - who pays for COVID-19 testing and treatment? — Check with your insurance provider on the details of your plan. Image Credit: Stock image

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Residents returning to Dubai - who pays for COVID-19 testing and treatment? — How do I know if my insurance covers testing and treatment? Image Credit: Stock image

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Residents returning to Dubai - who pays for COVID-19 testing and treatment? — COVID-19, being a new strain of the virus, is not expressly mentioned in insurance plans. Image Credit: Stock image

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Residents returning to Dubai - who pays for COVID-19 testing and treatment? — Depending on your insurance policy, you may get certain treatments covered. Image Credit: Stock image

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Residents returning to Dubai - who pays for COVID-19 testing and treatment? — Picture used for illustrative purposes only. Image Credit: Stock image

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Residents returning to Dubai - who pays for COVID-19 testing and treatment? — Mandatory health insurance in Dubai and Abu Dhabi means residents can expect some level of financial ease. Image Credit: Stock image

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Residents returning to Dubai - who pays for COVID-19 testing and treatment? — However, as costs can shoot with intensive treatment, it is always advisable to have health insurance. Image Credit: Stock image

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Residents returning to Dubai - who pays for COVID-19 testing and treatment? — Picture used for illustrative purposes only. Image Credit: Stock image

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Residents returning to Dubai - who pays for COVID-19 testing and treatment? — Picture used for illustrative purposes only. Image Credit: Stock image

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Residents returning to Dubai - who pays for COVID-19 testing and treatment? — Picture used for illustrative purposes only. Image Credit: Stock image

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Residents returning to Dubai - who pays for COVID-19 testing and treatment? — Picture used for illustrative purposes only. Image Credit: Stock image

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