Best Ways To Cut Down Your Medical Expenses In UAE

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Best Ways To Cut Down Your Medical Expenses In UAE
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• If you are an expat living in the UAE, you
  already know that medical expenses here are quite
  high.
• While the emiratis can enjoy the benefits of the
  public healthcare system, immigrants can not.
• Even a short visit to a pharmacy in Dubai can
  empty the pockets of these immigrants.
• Here we will go through some ways in which you
  can manage your healthcare bills

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Always have a good health insurance plan

• Skimping out on a good health insurance plan
  equals compromising your peace of mind.
• In the UAE, insurance covers all kinds of medical
  treatments like surgeries, labour and
  medications, inpatient and outpatient treatments
  are also covered under these policies.

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Low-cost/ free medical service providers

• You will have to reach early as the doctors only
  offer consultation to a limited number of
  patients.
• Apart from this, you can also utilize the free
  healthcare check-ups organized by banks or other
  corporates in shopping malls in Dubai as part of
  their promotional campaigns

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Nip the medical issues in the bud

• As soon as you notice a small medical issue,
  consult a doctor immediately.
• Sometimes ignoring the small issues can lead to
  a big medical expense.

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Consider outpatient services over inpatient
treatments

• Depending on the medical issue, you can opt for
  outpatient care in clinics in Barsha rather than
  inpatient treatments in hospitals.

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Manage your prescription costs

• There are several ways to lower your prescription
  bills
• You can ask your pharmacist to give you a cheaper
  alternative.
• Friends or family visiting you can bring you 3
  months' worth of medicines from your homeland.
• You should also keep your eye out for the deals
  offered by online pharmacies.

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