Kuwait's Ministry of Health has introduced new regulations raising health insurance premiums for expatriate residents, which will ease government budgetary pressure and support the private health insurance sector.
The new rules, which take effect starting 23 December 2025, set the price of health insurance at KWD100 ($325), applicable to all workers in both the public and private sectors. The new premium is double that of the current premium of KWD50.
According to the statement, annual revenues exceeding KWD200m are expected to be generated, while also easing pressure on the Ministry's facilities and supporting the private health insurance sector.
The statement noted that the issuance of the regulations was in implementation of the Health Insurance Law for Foreigners and its amendments, and in conjunction with the commencement of the new Foreigners' Residence Law regulations as of 23 December 2025, thus achieving legislative and regulatory integration.
There are over 3m expatriates in Kuwait, who make up the majority of the population. Healthcare services offered at Kuwait's public hospitals are state-funded for citizens.