Fees for health services for foreigners

MP Khalil Saleh said the government has approved his proposal to impose fees for health services provided to foreigners who entered Kuwait on visit visa.

According to the lawmaker, he submitted the proposal at the beginning of the previous legislative round but the Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed reservations when it was discussed in the parliamentary Health Affairs Committee meeting on May 23, 2016.

He affirmed the government endorsed the proposal after being convinced that it is a step in the right direction, especially in terms of easing pressure on public hospitals and preventing the wastage of medicines.

Kuwait News

• Events in Kuwait
• MAPPINGS by Roberto Lopardo in The Sultan Gallery #kuwait #q8
• Kuwait Cricket Squad all set for Malaysia #kuwait #q8 #kc
• Enjoy the ‘Free Taxi Ride’ on thursday in Kuwait #kuwait #q8 #easytaxi
• Calm Down – ‘News of DAESH entering Kuwait incorrect’ via Arabtimes #kuwait #q8
• What is Ebola Virus ? #kuwait #q8 #ebolavirus #ebola
• Amazing Kuwaiti Porsche GT2 Glides in London #kuwait #q8
• BSK Carnival #kuwait #q8 #bsk
• 96 Hours Limited Time Offer by Air Arabia – Fly to seleted destinations from 15 KD #Kuwait #q8 #airarabia
• Only in Photoshop two moons can appear in sky on 27the August #moon #mars
• Video – Kuwait in 1970 #kuwait #q8
• Samsung UHD 105S9 Series Curved Smart TV of 38,999.900 KWD in Al Ghanim Excite #kuwait #q8 #samsung
• SAWAHEL AL-FARENSIYA CLINCHES CAESARS INDO-PAK INDEPENDENCE DAY CUP
• Suicide attempt at Gulf Street #kuwait #q8 #sucide
• PEACE day in Support of Peace One Day in Kuwait #kuwait #q8
• NKPIS Toastmasters Club #kuwait #q8
• Strong Earthquake around Kuwait #kuwait #q8
• Video & Pics of Sugandha Mishra in Kuwait by Indian Youth Society #kuwait #q8 #sugandhamishra
• Video – Lion found near 7th ring road #kuwait #q8
• Pakistan Independence Day Celebration in Kuwait 2014 #kuwait #q8 #pakistan
• International Street Show Performers in The Avenues @the_avenues #kuwait #q8

• <<
• 1
...
• 188
• 189
• 190
• 191
• 192
• 193
• 194
• 195
• 196
• 197
• 198
...
• 200
• >>

---

He explained the proposal stipulates that the sponsor, who applies for a visit visa for a foreigner, must attach to the application form a comprehensive health insurance policy obtained from a licensed insurance company.

Based on this insurance, the visitor can avail of health services in private hospitals for free during his stay in the country, he added. He pointed out his proposal is similar to the current practice in other countries in the region, hoping this will greatly contribute to the revitalization of work in private hospitals and to stop the misappropriation of public funds.

He disclosed the Council of Ministers has instructed the Ministry of Health to coordinate with its Interior and Foreign Affairs counterparts, as well as the Public Authority for Manpower, in studying a suggestion to require foreigners to undergo medical checkup prior to their arrival in Kuwait. He said the concerned authorities have agreed in this regard and the necessary procedures will be carried out through an electronic link between these authorities

By Abubakar A. Ibrahim Arab Times Staff
Source : Arabtimes

Filed in: All • Info • Local News
Tagged with: expats • expats in kuwait • Health • health fees • kuwait upto date • medical fees • new health fees • new health insurance fees • new medical fees