Kazakhstan

Statutory social insurance

How health coverage works

In Kazakhstan, basic health cover is provided by a statutory social insurance system.

Mandatory social health insurance, funded by employer and employee contributions and the state, is run by the Social Health Insurance Fund. Voluntary private health insurance is available as a supplement.

Official source: Ministry of Health

Basic coverage is provided by the public system. Ministry of Health

Voluntary private health insurance

Key facts

Official sourceMinistry of Health
Insurers listedFreedom Insurance, Halyk Insurance, Nomad Insurance
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Frequently asked questions

How does health insurance work in Kazakhstan?

Mandatory social health insurance, funded by employer and employee contributions and the state, is run by the Social Health Insurance Fund. Voluntary private health insurance is available as a supplement.

Is private health insurance mandatory in Kazakhstan?

No. In Kazakhstan, basic cover comes from a statutory social insurance system. Private health insurance is optional and usually complements it.

Which health insurers can I look at in Kazakhstan?

Well-known insurers listed for Kazakhstan, in alphabetical order: Freedom Insurance, Halyk Insurance, Nomad Insurance. This is not a ranking or a recommendation.

Where can I find official information on health cover in Kazakhstan?

Ministry of Health: https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/dsm