Bupa Arabia (Visit website, opens in a new tab)
Saudi health insurer covering employers and individuals.
Saudi Arabia
Employer-based and privateHow health coverage works
In Saudi Arabia, health cover relies largely on employer-provided and private insurance.
Employers must insure non-Saudi employees and dependants under the Council of Health Insurance (CHI) framework. Saudi citizens use government-funded care, with private insurance as an option.
Employer-provided and private health insurance
MEDGULF (Visit website, opens in a new tab)
Saudi insurer offering health, motor and general insurance.
Also offers
Tawuniya (Visit website, opens in a new tab)
Saudi insurer offering health insurance to companies and individuals.
Also offers
Key facts
| Official source | Council of Health Insurance (CHI) |
|---|---|
| Insurers listed | Bupa Arabia, MEDGULF, Tawuniya |
| Last reviewed |
Frequently asked questions
How does health insurance work in Saudi Arabia?
Employers must insure non-Saudi employees and dependants under the Council of Health Insurance (CHI) framework. Saudi citizens use government-funded care, with private insurance as an option.
Is private health insurance mandatory in Saudi Arabia?
Not by law for everyone. In Saudi Arabia, 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 Saudi Arabia?
Well-known insurers listed for Saudi Arabia, in alphabetical order: Bupa Arabia, MEDGULF, Tawuniya. This is not a ranking or a recommendation.
Where can I find official information on health cover in Saudi Arabia?
Council of Health Insurance (CHI): https://www.chi.gov.sa