Are healthcare and health insurance expensive in Kuwait?
When we asked expats in Kuwait if healthcare and health insurance are expensive in Kuwait, they wrote...
"Healthcare and health insurance in Kuwait can be expensive. The cost of medical care is generally higher than in other countries, and the cost of health insurance can be quite high. Additionally, the cost of medications can be quite high, and many people find it difficult to afford the necessary treatments. However, the government does provide some subsidies for healthcare, and there are also some private health insurance plans available," explained one expat living in Kuwait.
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Are healthcare and health insurance expensive in Kuwait?
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