Saudi Arabia introduces mandatory health insurance for domestic workers
The regulation has been in effect since July 1
Riyadh: The Saudi Council of Health Insurance (CHI) and the Insurance Authority (IA) have started enforcing a new policy that mandates compulsory insurance coverage for employers with more than four domestic workers. This new regulation has been in effect since July 1.
According to the Saudi Press Agency, general requirements for applying for benefits and coverage under this policy include submitting a medical disclosure form, obtaining approval from the health insurance company, and insuring all affiliated workers.
This initiative aims to achieve several goals:
This initiative aims to ensure comprehensive health coverage for all beneficiaries, promote sustainability in health care, stimulate the health insurance market, provide new services, and increase employment opportunities in both medical and non-medical specialties.
Iman Al-Tariqi, the official spokesperson for the Council of Health Insurance, explained that the domestic workers' insurance policy covers primary care, public health, emergency cases, hospitalisation without a deductible, treatment in emergency cases, unlimited clinic visits, vaccinations, and examinations.
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