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The extended session meant to update on Seha, with reports and figures.    more   National Health Insurance Company (NHIC) Launches “Annual Health Check-up” For “Seha” Members Doha, 18 October 2015: The National Health Insurance Company (NHIC) announced today the launch of the Annual Health Check-up for members of Seha. The new service will be provided to all Qatari nationals aged 18 years or above. more   107 million services provided by Seha Dr. Faleh Hussain Ali, acting CEO of the National Health Insurance Company said that over 107 million services have been provided to Seha members up until July. To read full article in Qatar Tribune please click more   Local Newspapers published a report of actual Costs and Budget for Seha, which was discussed in the yesterday`s Advisory Council Session. Advisory Council discussed in details all figures related to NHIC and Seha Scheme. The Report included no. of registered people under Seha Scheme “ 303 817 members”, medical services provided reached 107 million since the scheme inception and much more figures and numbers. For detailed Report. more   NHS Annual Forum 2015 The NHS annual forum was held yesterday with the attendance of H.E Mr. Abdulla bin Khalid Al Qahatani, Minister of Public Health and numerous VIPs from both Public and private sector. H.E opened the forum discussing the progress of the NHS strategy and emphasizing on the importance of moving from conceptual models and strategies to delivering tangible improvements through integrated care. more   800 Complaints since launching the second phase of “Seha” Scheme Al Arab newspaper interviews Dr. Faleh Hussein on the latest updates of “Be Our Eyes Campaign” and service providers network. more   The Activation of SMS Service Doha- 3 May 2015: NHIC announced the activation of SMS service for “Seha” members as of today the 3rd of May 2015. An SMS will be sent to any member visiting any of the “Seha” service providers to verify that his or her medical request has been received successfully. more   Al Raya hosts a Panel to discuss Seha Scheme updates Doha, Qatar - April 19, 2015: Al Raya newspaper hosted a panel to discuss the latest updates on the national social health insurance scheme "Seha". The panel was attended by Dr. Faleh Hussain, Acting CEO, NHIC, Dr Yousef Maslamani, Medical Director of Hamad General Hospital, Dr. Hassan Al Basti consultant and head of the Plastic Surgery Department at Rumailah Hospital, and Jamal Hamad, Executive Director of Al Ahli Hospital, and Dr Louay Fakhry, Director of Health Insurance at Al Ahli Hospital, Dr Islam Zakaria, Director of Health Insurance at Doha Clinic. more   NHIC launches “Be Our Eyes” campaign  Doha, 11 February 2015: The National Health Insurance Company (NHIC) has issued an announcements to relevant parties of Seha, the National Health Insurance Scheme; both members and service providers to be cautious in using the scheme and warned against any attempt of fraud and abuse in using the benefits of the scheme.... more   8008800 new number for Seha Doha, 15 December 2014: The National Health Insurance Company (NHIC) has introduced a new toll-free number to increase the public’s ease of communication with the National Health Insurance Scheme. Seha members can now call the easy to remember 8008800 number to follow-up on claims, seek information and clarifications, inquire about scheme-related issues or even make suggestions and complaints. The Seha call center is open Saturday through Thursday from 7am to 10pm... more   Health Insurance for all Qataris Article by Drs. Faleh Mohamed Hussain Ali and Finn Golder, acting CEO and Director of Operations at the National Health Insurance Company, on the introduction of Seha - the national health insurance scheme for the State of Qatar. ...more   NHIC media statement on coverage of vitilgio and other skin diseases in Seha Doha, 04 November 2014: The NHIC today clarified that dermatological diseases such as acne and vitiligo are covered within Seha's schedule of benefits, as long as the treatment of the condition is not cosmetic in nature....more   Over 400,000 doctor’s visits by Qatari nationals under Seha Doha, 21 September 2014: An ever greater number of Qatari nationals are benefitting from Seha, the National Health Insurance Scheme, as the choices for seeking treatment increase with the expanding provider network. According to statistics released by the National Health Insurance Company (NHIC) which operates and manages Seha, as of 18 September 2014 there have been over 400,000 doctor’s and hospital visits since the launch of the scheme in July 2013. The NHIC also announced the inclusion of physiotherapy clinics within Seha’s provider network....more   230,000 visits to doctors by Qatari nationals during Seha's first year Doha, 13 August 2014: The National Health Insurance Company (NHIC) is marking one year of caring for the people of Qatar through Seha with just under 230,000 visits to hospitals and clinics by Qatari nationals seeking treatment under the National Health Insurance Scheme since its launch in July 2013...more   Seha launches nationwide awareness campaign Doha, 5 June 2014: The National Health Insurance Company, is launching a nationwide roadshow to increase awareness about the Seha – the national health insurance scheme - and ensure Qatari nationals everywhere are familiar with the benefits it provides...more   Seha to include dental coverage from 26 June Doha, 25 June 2014: The National Health Insurance Company announced that as of June 26th dental services will be covered under Seha – the National Health Insurance Scheme. This means that all Qataris covered under the Seha Scheme can now get the full range of medically necessary dental treatments at a large number of hospitals, clinics and specialised dental centers within the authorised provider network...more   Seha launches support for diabetes patients Doha, 18 May 2014: Seha – the National Health Insurance Scheme – has launched a Diabetes Management Programme to assist members who suffer from the disease in managing their condition. Open to adult Seha beneficiaries who have been diagnosed with Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes, the aim of the programme is to provide support and education to enable patients to live healthier lives and delay the onset of diabetes-related complications....more   Vision correction coverage now provided through Seha Doha, 03 May 2014: Beneficiaries of Seha – the National Health Insurance Scheme for the State of Qatar – can now have prescriptions for their eyeglasses and frames from contracted network providers covered through the scheme, by visiting Magrabi Optical outlets in Qatar...more   Stage 2 of national Health Insurance Scheme – Seha – launched Doha, 29 April 2014: Stage 2 of the National Health Insurance Scheme – Seha – launched 30 April 2014, and seeing all Qatari nationals covered for their basic health needs.  The scheme provides Qatari nationals of all ages, both men and women, with comprehensive health insurance coverage for the full range of basic health services through a quality network of public and private providers. The current provider network covers public providers including Hamad General Hospital (HGH), Womens' Hospital, Al Wakrah Hospital and Cuban Hospital...more    Survey results show overwhelming success of stage 1 of National Health Insurance Scheme – Seha Doha, 27 April 2014: The National Health Insurance Company (NHIC) announced today the results of a patient experience survey, which showed overwhelming support and approval of Seha – the national health insurance scheme. The survey was conducted by the Qatar Statistics Authority on behalf of the NHIC between July and December 2013 and queried 1,530 female beneficiaries of Stage 1 of the scheme...more   All qatari nationals to be covered by the National Health Insurance Scheme from 30 april Doha, 16 April 2014: Qatari nationals will be covered for their basic health needs by the National Health Insurance Scheme from 30 April, the National Health Insurance Company announced at a press conference today. The scheme has thus far covered Qatari women aged 12 and over for gynaecology, obstetrics, maternity and related women’s health issues and its expansion to cover all citizens marks an important milestone in achieving Qatar’s long-term vision and goals, for transforming and improving the health sector...more   National Health Insurance Company finalises preparations for stage 2 launch of National Health Insurance Scheme Doha, 25 March 2014 – The National Health Insurance Company (NHIC) is finalising its preparations to launch the second stage of the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) in late-April 2014. The second stage will see health insurance coverage expanded to include all Qatari nationals for their basic health needs. When fully launched by 2015, the NHIS will provide universal health coverage to all people living in Qatar. Nationals, non-nationals and even visitors to the country will have access to a range of public and private healthcare providers, offering the people access to more quality and choice for their healthcare needs. The first stage already covers Qatari females aged 12 and over for gynaecology, obstetrics, maternity and related women’s health issues...more   More than 30,000 women benefit from National Health Insurance Scheme during first six months Doha, 05 February 2014 – An ever increasing number of Qatari women are benefiting from the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) as the system marks six month since its launch. A total of 30,780 women have been treated under the scheme as of 17th January, which under Stage 1 is open to Qatari women aged 12 and above for maternity, obstetrics, gynaecology and related women’s healthcare needs. These included 5,672 inpatients and 25,118 outpatients at participating hospitals and clinics, while the call center received over 2,269 enquiries during its first six months of operations ...more   Supreme Council of Health holds information session for healthcare providers on the National Health Insurance Scheme Doha, 01 December 2013 – The Supreme Council of Health (SCH) organized a forum for healthcare providers to introduce them to the new national health insurance plan. The forum, held in Doha in co-operation with National Health Insurance Company, was attended by more than 150 representatives of major clinics and hospitals in the country. The forum informed them about the requirements to join the new system and the procedures for implementing its second phase, which entails providing more services. The participants took part in a discussion panel to exchange views and experiences. Apart from the Hamad Medical Corporation, representatives from Al-Emadi Hospital, Al-Ahli Hospital and Doha Clinics Hospital and several other healthcare providers took part in the forum...more   National Health Insurance Scheme’s maternity management programme supports expecting mothers Doha, 09 October 2013 – Expecting Qatari mothers are benefitting from health advice and practical tips offered by the National Health Insurance Scheme through a dedicated call center as part of its Maternity Management Programme. Interest in the programme, which provides information, counsel and practical advice on a range of maternity-related issues, is strong with more than 90% of eligible women opting to participate.The programme is offered as an additional benefit for members of the National Health Insurance Scheme launched in July 2013. Its current phase – Stage 1 - covers Qatari females aged 12 and over for gynecology, obstetrics, maternity and related women’s health issues...more   Three additional hospitals join the National Health Insurance Scheme Doha, 8 September 2013 – Al Wakra Hospital, The Cuban Hospital and Al Khor Hospital have become the latest additions to join the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) provider network, joining HMC Women’s Hospital, Al Emadi Hospital, Al-Ahli Hospital and Doha Clinic Hospital to bring the total number of participating hospitals providing inpatient and outpatient services to seven...more         About NHIC |Careers|Contact Us|News & Events   © Copyright 2014 - NHIC - All Rights Reserved