{"id":7777,"date":"2020-04-28T17:57:22","date_gmt":"2020-04-28T13:57:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.buyanyinsurance.com\/blog\/?p=7777"},"modified":"2024-05-08T12:06:01","modified_gmt":"2024-05-08T08:06:01","slug":"coronavirus-employers-must-renew-insurance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.buyanyinsurance.ae\/blog\/en\/coronavirus-employers-must-renew-insurance\/","title":{"rendered":"Employers Must Renew Health Insurance: DHIC"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>Dubai Health Authority<\/strong> has asked employers not to let employees&#8217; insurances lapse. Though most corporate offices are closed during the rise of the COVID-19 virus, there is nonetheless an emphasis on the renewal of insurance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p>&#8220;We fully recognise the challenges faced by organisations, sectors and communities due to the Covid-19 pandemic, but we must comply with the basic needs of employees, which is mandatory insurance. Therefore, if an employee\u2019s policy needs to be issued or renewed, the employer or sponsor should fulfil his obligation.&#8221;<\/p><cite>-Saleh Al Hashemi, CEO of <strong>Dubai Health Insurance Corporation (DHIC)<\/strong><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Furthermore, Mr Al Hashemi said that it is essential for all stakeholders to comply with the UAE&#8217;s compulsory insurance plan, in line with Health Insurance Law No 11 of 2013.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>As the coronavirus pandemic spreads globally, there are many important questions about health coverage. So, to help bring some clarity, we will answer some of these questions here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.buyanyinsurance.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/uae-stats-01-2-1024x576.png\" alt=\"coronavirus statistics\" class=\"wp-image-7852\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.buyanyinsurance.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/uae-stats-01-2-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.buyanyinsurance.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/uae-stats-01-2-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/www.buyanyinsurance.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/uae-stats-01-2-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/www.buyanyinsurance.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/uae-stats-01-2-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.buyanyinsurance.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/uae-stats-01-2-2048x1153.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Average Health Insurance Cost for Dubai Employers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Most employers offer health insurance to their employees in Dubai. However, the insurance cost varies for the employers depending upon the number of employees the employer has. For an employer with a single employee, the average cost of insurance is $6,227, whereas, for an employer with a group of employees, the average price for health insurance is $15,754.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-does-insurance-cover-treatment-for-coronavirus\"><strong>Does insurance cover treatment for coronavirus?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Treatment of suspected or confirmed cases related to Covid-19 will be as emergency cases. So, if you are worried about whether your insurance will cover treatment related to the coronavirus, there is good news, because the Dubai Health Authority issued relevant directives that stated that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.buyanyinsurance.ae\/en\/health-insurance\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">medical insurance<\/a> must cover all cases related to the virus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-medium-font-size\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.buyanyinsurance.ae\/blog\/medical-insurance-in-uae-a-perfect-guide-for-2022\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Read more: A perfect Guide for Medical Insurance in the UAE for 2020<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-does-insurance-cover-tests-for-coronavirus\"><strong>Does insurance cover tests for coronavirus?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed aligncenter is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-4-3 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"How patients are tested for coronavirus in UAE\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/RFhstCHGgsQ?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><figcaption>Coronavirus: UAE ranks <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thenational.ae\/uae\/health\/coronavirus-uae-ranks-sixth-on-global-scale-of-covid-19-testing-1.999092\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>sixth<\/strong><\/a> on global scale of Covid-19 testing. Via <strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCGYf0VFdlSTzcJghW9z1DAA\" target=\"_blank\">The National<\/a><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>As long as tests for the coronavirus are properly prescribed by a physician, insurance can cover them. However, if you insist on taking the test even though you are not symptomatic, you will have to bear the costs yourself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-if-my-insurance-has-expired\"><strong>What if my insurance has expired?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Further to the directives by the Dubai Health Authority, treatment of COVID-19 cases will be free-of-cost regardless of whether the patient has insurance or not.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The state news agency WAM reports that DHA has extended the use of expired health insurance cards for three months, effective on March 24. Hence, people carrying expired health insurance will still receive medical treatment during the three-month period.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Moreover, the circular by the Dubai Health Authority states that health facilities must classify cases into two categories:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Available insurance;<\/li><li>Unavailable insurance;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>While treatment is available under both circumstances, it is advisable to renew insurance at the earliest possible to avoid any uncertainty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-why-should-i-renew-my-health-insurance\"><strong>Why should I renew my health insurance?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The Dubai Health Insurance Corporation stresses that patients require insurance to receive care across government and private hospitals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They also urged people and companies to meet the minimum insurance criteria to ensure they do not burden the system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button aligncenter\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-vivid-cyan-blue-background-color has-background\" href=\"https:\/\/www.buyanyinsurance.ae\/en\/health-insurance\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Click here to buy or renew health insurance now in the UAE<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Insurance companies continue to support relevant health authorities in every way possible. So, remember that, if the patient has insurance, \u201cinsurance companies will receive and honour any claims\u201d.  In fact, in Dubai, it is compulsory to have insurance. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-buy-or-renew-insurance-online\"><strong>Buy or renew insurance online<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"text-align:center\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.buyanyinsurance.ae\/en\/health-insurance\" class=\"gen-call-to-action\">\n<strong>\nClick here to buy health insurance now, and enter your details below to stay up to date.\n<\/strong>\n<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-relevant-contact-details-for-medical-support-or-inquiries\"><strong>Relevant contact details for medical support or inquiries<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>&#8220;Estijaba&#8221; service: 8001717<\/li><li>As well as, Ministry of Health &amp; Prevention: 80011111<\/li><li>Lastly, the Dubai Health Authority at 800342<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-read-more\">Read More&#8230;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.buyanyinsurance.ae\/blog\/all-about-maternity-insurance-in-the-uae\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Understanding Maternity Insurance in the UAE: A Complete Overview<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.buyanyinsurance.ae\/blog\/how-to-check-medical-insurance-status-with-emirates-id\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Learn How to Check Medical Insurance Status with Emirates ID<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.buyanyinsurance.ae\/blog\/isahd-health-insurance\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer 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