Regulation of Expenses for Saudi Patients and Their Companions Transferred for Treatment Outside Their Areas of Residence

Release Date:	1421-07-12
Release Tool:	Council of Ministers Resolution
Issuance Instrument Number:	167
Validity:	Valid
Date of last amendment:	1441-08-28
Summary:	By AI The Saudi Council of Ministers approved the regulation of treatment expenses for Saudi patients and their companions transferred for treatment outside their areas of residence. The decision includes enhancing the budget of the Ministry of Health to cover the deficit in treatment expenses and supporting health centers to reduce the number of cases referred abroad. Additionally, advanced countries with lower costs have been selected for patient transfers, along with the provision of financial assi...

Release Date:

1421-07-12

Release Tool:

Council of Ministers Resolution

Issuance Instrument Number:

167

Validity:

Valid

Date of last amendment:

1441-08-28

Summary:

By AI

The Saudi Council of Ministers approved the regulation of treatment expenses for Saudi patients and their companions transferred for treatment outside their areas of residence. The decision includes enhancing the budget of the Ministry of Health to cover the deficit in treatment expenses and supporting health centers to reduce the number of cases referred abroad. Additionally, advanced countries with lower costs have been selected for patient transfers, along with the provision of financial assi...