Bahrain National Holding (Visit website, opens in a new tab)
Holding group with insurance subsidiaries offering health insurance.
Also offers
Bahrain
Employer-based and privateHow health coverage works
In Bahrain, health cover relies largely on employer-provided and private insurance.
Bahraini citizens receive free public care. Expat residents are being moved to a mandatory insurance scheme (Sehati) funded by employers, with private plans available for added cover.
Employer-provided and private health insurance
GIG Gulf (Visit website, opens in a new tab)
Gulf-region insurer group with health insurance plans.
Also offers
Solidarity Bahrain (Visit website, opens in a new tab)
Bahraini insurer offering health and general insurance.
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Key facts
| Official source | National Health Regulatory Authority |
|---|---|
| Insurers listed | Bahrain National Holding, GIG Gulf, Solidarity Bahrain |
| Last reviewed |
Frequently asked questions
How does health insurance work in Bahrain?
Bahraini citizens receive free public care. Expat residents are being moved to a mandatory insurance scheme (Sehati) funded by employers, with private plans available for added cover.
Is private health insurance mandatory in Bahrain?
Not by law for everyone. In Bahrain, cover relies largely on employer-provided and private insurance; check the official source for the rules that apply to you.
Which health insurers can I look at in Bahrain?
Well-known insurers listed for Bahrain, in alphabetical order: Bahrain National Holding, GIG Gulf, Solidarity Bahrain. This is not a ranking or a recommendation.
Where can I find official information on health cover in Bahrain?
National Health Regulatory Authority: https://www.nhra.bh