Doha Insurance Group (Visit website, opens in a new tab)
Qatari insurer with medical insurance for individuals and companies.
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Qatar
Employer-based and privateHow health coverage works
In Qatar, health cover relies largely on employer-provided and private insurance.
Qatari citizens receive free care through the public provider HMC. Expats rely on employer-provided private cover; the mandatory expat scheme is being phased in. Visitors and some residents need private insurance.
Employer-provided and private health insurance
Qatar Insurance Company (QIC) (Visit website, opens in a new tab)
Qatari insurer offering medical insurance among other lines.
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QLM Life & Medical Insurance (Visit website, opens in a new tab)
Qatari insurer specialising in life and medical insurance.
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Key facts
| Official source | Ministry of Public Health |
|---|---|
| Insurers listed | Doha Insurance Group, Qatar Insurance Company (QIC), QLM Life & Medical Insurance |
| Last reviewed |
Frequently asked questions
How does health insurance work in Qatar?
Qatari citizens receive free care through the public provider HMC. Expats rely on employer-provided private cover; the mandatory expat scheme is being phased in. Visitors and some residents need private insurance.
Is private health insurance mandatory in Qatar?
Not by law for everyone. In Qatar, 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 Qatar?
Well-known insurers listed for Qatar, in alphabetical order: Doha Insurance Group, Qatar Insurance Company (QIC), QLM Life & Medical Insurance. This is not a ranking or a recommendation.
Where can I find official information on health cover in Qatar?
Ministry of Public Health: https://www.moph.gov.qa