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Law No. 2 of 2018 promulgating the Health Insurance System.

Main Region

First Region

Egypt
Medical care and sickness benefit
2018-01-11
National
Law, Act

Second Region

The Law covers all citizens, whether they are public or private employees, seasonal or permanent workers, men or women, child or adults. It also covers workers’ spouses, parents and children as well as work injuries. It applies mandatorily on all citizens existing in Egypt and optionally on Egyptians working or living abroad. It can be also extended to foreigners who are earning their income or living in Egypt subject to reciprocity.
Government shall guarantee free healthcare services to people who are unable to pay the contribution fees according to the rules to be determined by the Prime Minister.

Entry dates region

    Date of entry into force
    2018-07-12
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Electronic region

    Electronic source title
    Legislation Online in Arabic
    Author
    Eastlaws Database
    Place of publication
    Cario
    Country
    Egypt