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5 available 5 • View allWe had an accident. Can I claim the treatment costs paid to hospital from the insurance?




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Q: My family and I had an accident. The incident occurred the very next day of their arrival in the UAE on a residence entry permit and their visa//health insurance was still in process.
With gods grace, everyone was discharged from the hospital on the 3rd day after many tests and keeping us under observation. We were slapped with a hefty bill as my family was not holding any health insurance.
What are the chances that I could claim the medical expenses through the vehicle insurance, as it covers co-passengers as well?





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May 29, 2023
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Mandatory health insurance
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Q: Dear Sir, Madam, I have a question in relation to the DHA mandatory health insurance cover that has come into effect.
I am the owner of a Dubai-based FZ company and have my residence visa through an employment contract with this company. The health insurance that I do have is DHA approved, but was requested and issued under my own personal name - and is therefore not linked to the company in any way.
Is that a problem? Does the mandatory health insurance have to be requested by, and issued to the company? Thanks.

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I was admitted to hospital emergency and my insurance claim was rejected. Who pays?


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Q: I had an accident one year ago and the ambulance took me to one of the expensive hospitals in Abu Dhabi.
My insurance claim was rejected and there is no police case also.
Now what should I do? Who will pay for that?



May 17, 2023
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Laborer's heart attack, expired insurance - how to handle hospital bills?




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Q: Dear Sir/Madam,
Kindly advise; your response is appreciated.
I'm an HR in a contracting firm with about 300 employees, including 200+ laborers under the company visa.
We are in the process of policy renewal. One of our laborers suffered a heart attack and was taken to the hospital, but his insurance has expired.
The bills amount to 35k, and the hospital is requesting payment. Our boss and company are not ready to pay. The laborer's minimum salary of 1700.
The hospital management mentioned the possibility of legal action if payment is not made.
Please advise on alternative options.





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Jan 23, 2024
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A tourist patient refused to pay a medical bill. What's next? Jail time or a travel ban?




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Q: Dear Sir/Madam,
A patient on a tourist visa refused to pay a medical bill of 500k at a private hospital.
The hospital transferred the case to the legal department.
What's next? Jail time or a travel ban?





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1 available 1 • View allAccident and Personal Injury Compensation 22
Personal injury involves an injury sustained physically, emotionally and mentally. The injured person is entitled to claim damages where he has suffered an injury due to the other person’s wrongdoing. The victim may file a case against the person, who is found guilty in a criminal case or his insurance company if the defaulter has secured himself by insurance. The UAE civil law allows filing a compensation claim for injury damages.
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2 available 2 • View allFederal Law No. (11) of 1992 Concerning Issuance of the Civil Procedures Code 42
The law promulgates UAE Civil Procedures Code (Civil Procedure Law) which governs civil procedures in the United Arab Emirates, including the prosecution before the courts, litigation and execution.
Feb 24, 1992
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Federal Law No. (5) of 1985 On the Civil Transactions Law of the United Arab Emirates 96
The provisions of this law, promulgating UAE Civil Code, govern the civil transactions in the United Arab Emirates. The commercial transactions remain subject to the laws and regulations applicable in their regard.
Dec 15, 1985
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