On the 14th of October, CGI Dubai repeated its call for every Indian visiting the UAE to get travel insurance. This is going to cover expenses in case an emergency comes up.
The consulate posted this message on Tweeter. The consulate added that Indians visiting the UAE frequently seek their assistance to manage sudden medical or repatriation expenditures. In the post, the consulate added that though it always helps Indians in problems, these expenditures are beyond its scope.
What is the importance of getting Health insurance?
Travelers often overlook how beneficial an economical insurance policy can be to them to cover sudden expenditures during a trip. Those who have a travel insurance policy get fast coverage for any problem during a trip. A plus point is that they have to pay lesser premium than what the actual cost of their medical care.
A great many cases have been reported in the UAE where people traveling to the country did not have insurance. This isn’t a problem provided that the person doesn’t fall ill, have an accident or, passes away in the UAE. What travelers do not understand is that their medical expenses and that of their family can tally up fast. If repatriation costs are added to the medical expenses the amount would be quite a bit.
Just the repatriation cost for Indians is approximately AED 30,000. If the medical expenses for an accident or illness are added that amount can reach one to several lakh Dirhams. Such an expense can be very difficult for friends, family members, and dedicated social workers to meet.
Health Insurance for Indian visiting Dubai starts from AED 55
An insurance policy offers coverage for a certain time and a certain amount of expenses. The amount depends on the policy that has been purchased, medical expenditures, repatriation expenses, canceled visas, and more.
People making a short trip to the UAE can get an insurance policy online for just AED 55. An insurance policy that costs more offers coverage for a greater period. As per CGI Dubai A case in point in the policy that costs AED 185. It offers coverage for three months, which is the duration of a standard UAE tourist Visa. The insured sum of this policy is approximately AED 183,660. What does this policy cover? The medical expenditures of a maximum of the insured sum. The policy also covers short delays or cancellation of flights or loss of baggage.