Aman launches new health insurance scheme in UAE

The new plan, the first of its kind in the UAE health insurance sector, will offer comprehensive products that are consistent with the Sharia rules and are based on Islamic Takaful principle.

The new initiative covers all parts of the world, and provides emergency care services at all times, evacuation, expenses of air travel for the purpose of treatment, 24/7 helpline to offer help to customers and answer their medical inquiries, the appropriate treatment in the most prestigious world hospitals, ticket and accommodation expenses for 3rd party to accompany the patient and many other benefits.

H. E. Hussain Al Meeza, CEO and Managing Director of Aman, said:

"Aman is always keen on providing customers with high quality insurance services which adhere to Sharia principles. It constantly carries out the required research and studies to identify the demands and needs of different segments of the UAE nationals and residents. As a result, Aman has found out that there is an urgent need for excellent health insurance services and an increasing demand on comprehensive and non-traditional products. For this reason, we have entered into strategic partnerships with international companies and institutions that offer high quality health insurance."

"The new global health insurance scheme," Al Meeza added, "indicates our commitment to the promises we made to our customers in the UAE and the region in general. We have given our word to lead the drive to identify and meet their needs of the Islamic insurance services, including the health insurance scheme offered by Oracle Med Health, which is considered one of the best health care companies in the world. We are keen on offering an excellent and comprehensive cover and treatment in reputed hospitals and specialized clinics, which are characterized by high level of proficiency and performance, in addition to speedy procedures."

For his part, Iqbal Mankani, Aman's Chief Operating Officer, explained that the new health insurance scheme, which is offered by Aman in cooperation with Oracle Med Health, is packed with numerous features and benefits.

"The scheme includes Al Shifa Silver plan at the value of $1m with a Worldwide Cover excluding the United States and Canada, and Al Shifa Gold Plan at the value of $5m covering all parts of the world including the United States and Canada. Both plans provide free air transport for patients and 3rd party accompaniment, in addition to free accommodation for 3rd party to accompany the patient, evacuation, 24 hour emergency service and the required medication."

Mankani added.

He further noted that the new scheme offers special medical care as the patient will be under the supervision of a specialist team and will get managed care services, in addition to many other benefits.

"The insurance is based on main aspects such as the wide geographical area it covers; the ability to provide the best hospitals, clinics and medical centers and honest and prompt executions of payments. This is what Aman seeks in the new scheme; it always places customers' satisfaction and meeting their needs as a top priority." He pointed out.

Meanwhile, Neuron will hold the responsibility of managing the health insurers' claims using an advanced computer system with a remarkable record of efficiency and success.

In his comment on this partnership with Aman, Peter Hogg, Neuron's Managing Director said, "We are pleased to put our expertise and the successes we have achieved all over the world in health care and insurance at the service of Aman's customers."

It is worth mentioning that Oracle Med Health, based in South Africa, is a company with an excellent record in offering health insurance and medical services to companies and individuals. It was established in 2001 and operates in different parts of the world through a professional team consisting of all medical and health care specialties.