Regulatory announcement
Health & Benefits
Bahrain sets 31 October start for mandatory health insurance for expatriate residents
Bahrain's Supreme Council of Health says compulsory health insurance for expatriate residents will start on 31 October 2026, with cover linked to work and residence permits. The basic package covers primary, secondary and emergency care, but premiums and insured sums have not been published, Middle East Insurance Review reported.
Source: Middle East Insurance Review
