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Choosing the right health insurance coverage is essential, not just because health insurance is a legal requirement for residents in the UAE, but also because it provides peace of mind and assurance of quality medical care. However, finding the right policy can be a challenge, so here are the most important factors to consider when choosing:

Budget

First and foremost, you need to choose a health insurance policy that you can afford to pay each month. In general, the more cover the policy offers, the more expensive it will be. There are several different levels and types of health insurance for you to choose from. So, the first step is deciding what cover you need and how much that will cost. Our comparison tool is ideal for working this out, so don’t hesitate to give it a try.

Pre-existing health conditions

If you have a pre-existing health condition, such as diabetes or asthma, you may be looking for a policy that will cover your treatment. Many insurance companies will exclude existing health conditions from your cover, meaning they won’t pay for your treatment or care if it is related to this pre-existing health condition. However, some companies will cover you for existing conditions for an additional cost. So, it is worth finding out if this is the case for your condition and considering whether the additional fee will balance out the cost of your treatment.

Family plans

Are you planning on starting or expanding your family soon? This is an important factor to consider but it is often overlooked. If you are hoping for a baby, it’s a good idea to check what sort of maternity care different policies offer, as treatments for some conditions that develop during or as a result of pregnancy can be quite costly. It’s also a good idea to start your new policy before you fall pregnant, as some providers will be reluctant to cover pregnant women.

What do you want to be covered?

Finally, decide what you most want to cover. If you only want to be covered for hospital stays and inpatient treatment then a basic health insurance policy will meet your needs. However, if you want to benefit from continued care after your stay, such as quality rehabilitation or physiotherapy, you will need a higher-level policy.

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If you’ve had an accident or illness abroad, you will want to claim on your health insurance. But when is the right time to do so? Some companies only refund, whereas others will pay upfront. And, if you have only had to pay a minimal amount, your insurance company may not pay at all! Here are some tips on how to know when to claim on your insurance.

Read your policy carefully

It’s important to know exactly what your policy includes when you buy it. If you read it carefully, it will tell you a lot of important things. These include:

Your excess – this is the amount that you must contribute up to. If you pay less than your excess, then your insurance will not cover it. You can generally reduce or even eliminate the excess by paying for a more comprehensive insurance package.

Whether the insurance pays upfront – for some things, you might be able to just give your insurance details. In other cases, you may have to pay and then the insurance will compensate you. Don’t worry – for very expensive things, you can normally just give your insurance details.

Speak to the admin staff when you arrive at hospital

If you are able to, contact the payment staff when you first get to the hospital. This is when you should make them aware that you have insurance and work out whether you will be paying upfront or if the insurance will pay them directly. Use this as an opportunity to find out roughly how much the total bill will be too – medical care can be very expensive in some countries and this will avoid any nasty surprises!

Make sure that you don’t leave without paying or signing

In some hospitals, it can be easy to walk out without paying. Make sure that you do make a payment or sign a form stating that your insurance will pay, otherwise you could be given a hefty fine.

If you know exactly what your mediclaim insurance policy entails, you should have a good idea of how much and when they will pay.