Visitors can access emergency medical treatment at HMC with mandatory insurance
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Doha: With the recent increase in visitors to Qatar, Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) has released information on emergency medical treatment and assis...
Doha: With the recent increase in visitors to Qatar, Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) has released information on emergency medical treatment and assistance for them.
It is designed to help visitors understand the healthcare system in Qatar in case emergency medical treatment and assistance are required.
According to a leaflet published online, visitors can access emergency medical treatment at HMC with mandatory insurance. To ensure all visitors get quality healthcare, if needed, Qatar introduced the Mandatory Visitor Health Insurance Scheme in 2023.
The Mandatory Visitor Health Insurance Scheme will cover visitors for up to QR150,000 for emergency medical treatment. The scheme requires that a condition be categorized as a medical emergency to be covered. If individuals are unsure, HMC advises them to speak to a member of the insurance coordination team in the Emergency Department, who will assist them or direct them to the most suitable medical facility.
If one proceeds with treatment and their condition is not categorised as a medical emergency, they will be subject to payment.
