Two Abu Dhabi govt hospitals will accept insurance plans from non-Emiratis for their treatment.
This is for the first time that Sheikh Khalifa Medical City in Abu Dhabi city and Tawam Hospital in Al Ain will offer their services to residents on any insurance plan.
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Earlier, the treatment was limited to patients with the Thiqa plan, which is solely for Emiratis, besides emergency cases and people referred by private hospitals.
According to the Abu Dhabi Health Services Company (Seha), which runs the capital’s publicly owned hospitals, the coverage expansion is in line with Abu Dhabi’s vision to provide quality healthcare to all its citizens and residents. It said, “Both UAE citizens and residents will now be able to access both SKMC and Tawam Hospital’s services.”
With 531 beds and a pediatric center that includes critical care and emergency unit, the Sheikh Khalifa is one of the largest hospitals in the Emirates while Tawam Hospital houses the national cancer treatment center, alongside many other services.
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Earlier in 2018, Abu Dhabi’s main maternity unit, Corniche Hospital, resumed the treatment of residents four years after limiting services to Emiratis when it ran out of room.
Dr Safa Azaat Al Mustafa, acting chief executive of SKMC said with the announcement SKMC’s specialist and world-class pediatric services, will be available to more insured people. (AW)
