25,000dhs for treating a sprained ankle - wow! When I broke my hip last April the total cost of my treatment at Rashid Hospital was only 8,500dhs which included xrays, scans, medication, the operation to repair my femur and four nights stay in hospital.
Unfortunately as she will effectively be a tourist, she can't be medically insured from this end but travel insurance from her home country will be safest way to ensure she is properly covered. Having been involved in numerous UAE medical insurance policies (for staff, maids, colleagues etc), these all require valid residency. I had an issue with a relative who visited UAE and badly sprained her ankle - you won't believe but she was charged 25,000 dhs for her medical care (which was eventually re-imbursed by her insurers). So you're right to look for proper cover as you really never know what might happen.
My Canadian mum is coming out for 5 months. But due to her age etc, her medical insurance is being quoted at about $3,500.
Does anyone know of some well kept secret insurance company that might have great rates?
Is there any way I can get her some sort of insurance here although she's no a visit visa???
She's in very good health so she's not too concerned but being 81, she wants to know that she has access to decent health care should anything happen.
MANY thanks
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