Health Care Law at Poland
xQatar Issues a new Law on the Health ... Qatar's healthcare system operates under a comprehensive legal framework that mandates health insurance for non-Qatari residents and visitors, while ensuring free public healthcare for Qatari nationals. Here's an overview of the key laws and regulations: (Qatar New Healthcare Insurance Law)
šļø Legal Framework
Law No. 22 of 2021 ā Healthcare Services Law
This law, effective from May 4, 2022, establishes the general framework governing public and private healthcare services under the Ministry of Public Health (MoPH). It mandates that all non-Qatari nationals and visitors must have private health insurance to receive basic medical services in Qatar. (Qatar: Health insurance mandate for foreigners becomes law - WTW)
š©ŗ Health Insurance Mandate
Employer Responsibilities
Employers are required to enroll their non-Qatari employees and their family members into health insurance policies offered by insurance companies registered with the MoPH. Employers must provide proof of such insurance coverage when renewing residency permits. (Qatarās Mandatory Supplemental Health Insurance Law |Nexus)
Visitor Requirements
Visitors entering Qatar must have health insurance for the duration of their stay. Health insurance is a prerequisite for obtaining any form of permit or visa. (Qatar New Healthcare Insurance Law)
š« Exemptions from Mandatory Health Insurance
Cabinet Decision No. 9 of 2023 outlines 12 categories exempted from mandatory health insurance: (12 categories exempted from mandatory health insurance - Read Qatar Tribune on the go for unrivalled news coverage)
Non-Qatari women married to Qatari nationals.
Children of Qatari women married to non-Qatari nationals.
Widows or divorced non-Qatari women, unless married to a non-Qatari national.
Holders of temporary residence permits.
Four domestic workers per Qatari citizen household.
Detainees and prisoners.
Orphans in care homes.
Children with unknown fathers.
Diplomats and their spouses and children under the age of sixteen.
All transit passengers.
Temporary entry travelers.
Visitors with an instant permit for a period of 30 days from their entry into the country. (12 categories exempted from mandatory health insurance - Read Qatar Tribune on the go for unrivalled news coverage, 12 categories exempted from mandatory health insurance, 12 categories exempted from mandatory health insurance - Read Qatar Tribune on the go for unrivalled news coverage)
š„ Regulation of Healthcare Professions
Home Nursing Services
The MoPH has introduced a policy to regulate home nursing services by introducing the job title of "home nurse" and launching its registration and licensing standards within the nursing categories organized by the Healthcare Professions Department at the Ministry. (Ministry of Public Health Announces New Policy to Regulate Practice of Home Nursing Services)
E-Health and Data Management
The MoPH oversees the national E-Health Program, which includes policies on patient consent, data security, data management, and data sharing agreements. The program aims to ensure the privacy and security of health data in Qatar. (Ministry of Public Health - Qatar National E-Health & Data Program (QNeDP))
š¶š¦ Public Healthcare Access
Qatari nationals continue to receive free-of-charge healthcare services at government health facilities. The MoPH is responsible for the supervision of medical care in the State of Qatar and has wide authorities to achieve its role and purpose. (Qatar New Healthcare Insurance Law, Ministry of Public Health - Qatar National E-Health & Data Program (QNeDP))
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