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Medical Insuarance in Bahrain
An introduction to healthcare in Bahrain. The quality of health care in Bahrain is generally high and equal to that in western Europe.
An introduction to healthcare in Bahrain.
Owing to Bahrain’s small population and the numerous medical facilities in the private and public sectors, long waiting lists are almost unheard of. For specialised treatment, however, it’s sometimes necessary to seek medical assistance outside Bahrain, and locals who can afford it often do so.
Bahrain has three main government hospitals:
♦ King Hamad (Muharraq);
♦ Salmaniya (close to Manama);
♦ Bahrain Defence Force - BDF (Riffa)
There are also several government Health Centres. Expats are able to use these facilities, although they cater primarily for the Bahraini community, and speaking and reading Arabic would be an advantage.
There are also many specialist and private hospitals across the island.
Often health insurance will be provided by the main visa holders employer, so check which hospitals (and doctors within a hospital) are covered by your policy. In Bahrain it is usual that you would visit a hospital even for a minor ailment or a general check up. Several hospitals have 24 hour clinics, and most have specialist Pediatric departments.
The maternity services in Bahrain are generally of a good quality, and many expats remain in Bahrain to give birth, rather than return 'home'.
Although some of Bahrain’s doctors and medical staff are local, the vast majority are foreign and were trained in their home countries. The attraction of Baharain for them is the same as for most other expatriates: financial reward. Owing to Bahrain’s small population and the numerous medical facilities in the private and public sectors, long waiting lists are almost unheard of. For specialised treatment, however, it’s sometimes necessary to seek medical assistance outside Bahrain, and locals who can afford it often do so.
Some of the commonly used private hospitals (providing multiple services) include:
♦ Royal Bahrain Hospital (Mahooz)
♦ Bahrain Specialist Hospital (Juffair)
♦ American Mission Hospital (Gudabaiya and Sar)
♦ International Hospital (Budaiya Highway)
♦ Al Kindi (Mahooz)
AXA Gulf
Contact+973 17 210 778
LocationAbu Obeidah Avenue
Websitehttp://www.axa-gulf.com/bahrain
Email[email protected]
Present in the region for more than 60 years, AXA is the largest insurer in the GCC with branches across Bahrain, Oman, UAE and Qatar. In Saudi Arabia AXA is known as AXA Cooperative Insurance.
MetLife Alico
MetLife Alico, has been helping people and businesses in Bahrain with their insurance needs since 1961. Throughout our history, we have continuously sought to nurture talent, respect local cultures and promote the diversity that characterizes the Bahraini society.
BNI
Contact+973 17 587 444
LocationSanabis,
Websitehttp:// http://www.bnidirect.com/
Email[email protected]
As Bahrainis leading insurance and financial services group, Bahrain National Holding (BNH) has held its pioneering position since the merger of Bahrain National Insurance Company and National Insurance Company in 1998. With over 40 years of business activities in Bahrain and a diversified public ownership, BNH markets its direct insurance services through bni & bnl.
RSA insurence
RSA commenced operations in Bahrain on 1 January 2003, building on the successful acquisition of the Northern Assurance Portfolio, whose history in the Gulf dates back to the 1950s
NEXtCare
We are the leading Third Party Administrator in the MENA region, recognized by our customers as providers of quality services; we will continuously work on improving them, growing into new markets and upholding our core values and commitments, while continuously maintaining our high standards.
