The Supreme Council for Health (SCH) has signed an agreement with Solidarity Bahrain to implement the Health Insurance for Residents programme.
This signing marks a major milestone in the phased rollout of the overall National Health Insurance Programme.
SCH chairman Lieutenant General Dr Shaikh Mohammed bin Abdulla Al Khalifa described the agreement as an important step in advancing the efficiency and sustainability of the kingdom’s healthcare system while improving the quality of services provided to beneficiaries.
He added that the Health Insurance Programme for Residents is designed to provide comprehensive health insurance coverage for residents through an integrated regulatory and governance framework.
It will improve the quality and sustainability of healthcare services, optimise the use of financial resources across the health sector, and reinforce public-private collaboration ahead of the full implementation of the National Health Insurance programme.
Mandatory health insurance coverage for residents will include primary and secondary healthcare services, as well as emergency care, through standardised insurance packages offered by a number of accredited health insurance providers.
Lt Gen Dr Shaikh Mohammed noted that implementation will be carried out in co-ordination with the relevant government entities, as well as public and private healthcare providers, through an integrated digital platform.
The platform will streamline registration, enable beneficiaries to access covered healthcare services, and link health insurance coverage with work permit and residency procedures.
The SCH chairman emphasised that the programme applies exclusively to residents.
Bahraini nationals will continue to receive comprehensive healthcare coverage as stipulated in the Health Insurance Law (23) of 2018, with no changes to their existing healthcare entitlements.
Domestic workers are also not included in this programme.
Solidarity Bahrain chief executive officer Jawad Mohammed expressed the group’s pride in partnering with SCH to implement the programme.
He reaffirmed the insurance provider’s commitment to delivering advanced solutions and an integrated operating model that supports the provision of high-quality healthcare services.
Solidarity will work closely with healthcare providers and sector partners to ensure the programme’s efficient implementation in line with the highest international standards.
The National Health Insurance Programme is expected to further enhance the efficiency and sustainability of Bahrain’s healthcare system while supporting the continued improvement of healthcare services, in line with the Sustainable Development Goals and Bahrain Economic Vision 2030.
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