Dubai Islamic Insurance & Reinsurance Company (Aman), a UAE-based takaful operator, has been awarded participating insurer (PI) status by the Dubai Health Authority (DHA) with effect from 1 January 2022.
The selection of a participating insurer follows an intensive evaluation against the standards set by DHA, which are much higher than those required for the DHA Health Insurance Permit. The selection criteria assess the insurance company’s ability to provide cost-effective insurance coverage and handle large volume of business while maintaining a proven track record of operational efficiency and customer service.
Aman will be among insurance companies in the UAE that can offer the Essential Benefits Plan (EBP) under the Dubai Health Insurance Law No. 11 of 2013. EBP was created to ensure quality insurance protection to all Dubai residents, especially for the segment of workers with a monthly income of AED4,000 ($1,088) or less. The EBP package covers many services including in-patient treatment at authorised hospitals, maternity, emergency, medical tests, referrals, medication etc.
Aman chairman Dr Saleh Al Hashemi said, “This is another example of how Aman is working to expand its customer segment and provide quality takaful solutions to the underserved and low-income groups, with the aim of promoting inclusion and creating shared value for all our stakeholders and the community at large.” M