20-Feb-18, Khaleej Times
The UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs in cooperation with insurance company, Daman, have launched the Musafir programme, specifically targeted towards aiding Emiratis abroad in emergency situations. It is considered to be the first of its kind travel insurance programme in the region.
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The insurance package provides UAE citizens with comprehensive health coverage up to Dh500,000 on a direct payment basis. The costs of treatment will be borne by the Musafir package, wam reported.
This is different from other packages, which requires the insured party to pay the costs of the treatment before being reimbursed by the company at a later date.