Establish the mandatory minimum

Health insurance is mandatory for residents; terms depend on the emirate and employer.

Verify the clinic network, co-payments and exclusions before signing, not at the point of care.

Verify the practitioner

Doctor and clinic status is checkable in the DHA register.

Referrals and invoices are needed for reimbursement and renewal.

Official source: DHA (dha.gov.ae)

Source for current requirements and facts: DHA (dha.gov.ae). We do not insert unverified fees or timelines.

1
Establish the mandatory minimum
Health insurance is mandatory for residents; terms depend on the emirate and employer.
2
Check the coverage
Verify the clinic network, co-payments and exclusions before signing, not at the point of care.
3
Verify the practitioner
Doctor and clinic status is checkable in the DHA register.
4
Keep visit records
Referrals and invoices are needed for reimbursement and renewal.

Fees and timelines may change — verify with the official source.