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UAE Healthcare / Pharma LawCabinet Resolution No. (62) of 2021 Regarding the Fee for Virtual Telemedicine Consultations Provided by the Health Facilities Affiliated with the Emirates Health Services

UAE Cabinet Resolution·Cabinet Resolution No. (62) of 2021

قرار مجلس الوزراء في شأن رسم الاستشارة الافتراضية للتطبيب عن بعد المقدمة بواسطة المنشآت الصحية التابعة لمؤسسة الإمارات للخدمات الصحية

Authoritative Arabic version per the official UAE Legislation portal

Issued Date
July 1, 2021
Effective from
June 16, 2021
Articles
5
Last synced
Jul 20, 2026

Plain-language summary

Sets out the fee structure for virtual telemedicine consultations provided by health facilities affiliated with Emirates Health Services as of June 2021.

Synced from the official UAE Legislation portal · Plain-language summary by the LEXAI editorial team

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    Article 1

    Article (1) Definitions For the purposes of implementing the provisions of this Resolution, the following terms and expressions shall have the meanings assigned to each of them, unless the context requires otherwise: State : The United Arab Emirates. Establishment : Emirates Health Services (EHS). Chairman : The Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Establishment.

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    Cabinet Resolution of 2021 Regarding the Fee for Virtual Telemedicine Consultations Provided by the Health Facilities Affiliated with the Emirates Health Services 2 Telemedicine : A telephone or video call conducted by a physician, physiotherapist, or nutritionist for the purpose of assessing the patient's condition and providing the necessary treatment and support, depending on the patient’s health condition.

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    Article 2

    Article (2) Service Fees a. Virtual telemedicine consultations (physician clinic consultations, nutrition clinic consultations, or physiotherapy services) shall be provided free of charge to UAE nationals and persons of equivalent status, whether or not they hold a health card issued by the Establishment. b. The fee specified below shall be collected from non-UAE nationals in return for virtual telemedicine consultations. Service Description Service Fee (in Dirhams) Note Virtual Physician Clinic Consultation 100 For each Consultation Virtual Consultation for Nutrition Clinic or Physiotherapy Services 50 For each Consultation c. The following categories shall be exempt from paying the fees specified in Clause (B) of this Article: 1. Non-UAE nationals with disabilities, provided they hold a valid health card issued by the Establishment, with fees paid, under the category of “People of Determination”. 2. Non-UAE nationals who are detained in connection with criminal cases or placed in correctional institutions, based on a referral from the competent authorities. 3. Non-UAE nationals residing in shelter homes, based on a referral from the competent authority. 4. Children of incarcerated mothers, who are non-UAE nationals and for whom no other guardian has been identified, during the period of sentence execution, and based on a referral from the competent authority.

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    Cabinet Resolution of 2021 Regarding the Fee for Virtual Telemedicine Consultations Provided by the Health Facilities Affiliated with the Emirates Health Services 3 5. Non-UAE nationals referred by federal government entities organizing sports tournaments as part of international competitions held in the State, provided that prior coordination is made with the Establishment and that they are not covered by health insurance. 6. Guests of the State hosted on certain occasions at the request of the hosting entity, provided that prior coordination is made with the Establishment and that they are not covered by health insurance.

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    Article 3

    Article (3) Collection of Fees The fees set out in this Resolution shall be collected by the means determined by the Ministry of Finance.

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    Article 4

    Article (4) Repeals Any provision that contradicts or conflicts with the provisions of this Resolution shall be repealed.

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    Cabinet Resolution of 2021 Regarding the Fee for Virtual Telemedicine Consultations Provided by the Health Facilities Affiliated with the Emirates Health Services 4

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    Article 5

    Article (5) Publication and Entry into Force This Resolution shall be published in the Official Gazette, and shall enter into force from the day following its date of publication. Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Prime Minister Issued by Us: Dated: 21 Dhul Qa’dah 1442 A.H. Corresponding to: 1 July 2021 A.D.

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Note: The Arabic text of this legislation is the authoritative version as per the official UAE Legislation portal.

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