DOH extends fee exemption period

The Department of Health – Abu Dhabi (DOH) has extended fee exemption period for individual health insurance subscribers until January 2, 2022. The move is part of the commitment to ensure continuous access to healthcare for all members of the community.

The exception applies to individuals who are self sponsored, such as domestic workers, dependents and parents, who have missed the deadline to finalize a new or renewed health insurance subscription, according to an announcement. After the stipulated deadline of January 2, 2021, violators face an AED300 fine per month, in addition to any fines accrued prior to the exemption.

Previously, DoH had announced that the exemption of fines on customers, was valid until October 23, 2021.