Steeped in history and glorious sunshine, Egypt is a popular spot for tourists and expats alike.
With a prosperous tourism industry, fantastic architecture and wonderfully warm weather, this north African nation has a burgeoning population of foreign nationals.
You’ll want peace of mind that your health is protected while you enjoy everything life has to offer here. However, private healthcare can come with a hefty price tag, so having medical insurance in Egypt is essential.
Read on to find out more about health insurance and how to tailor your own package with Cigna.
Healthcare in Egypt is split into two sectors – public and private. However, the public sector is generally poorly funded, and most expats opt to use the higher-quality private healthcare system.
Pros and cons of using Egypt’s health system
| Public | Private |
|---|---|
| Government funded and free-of-charge for Egyptian nationals. | Funded through fees for services and treatments. |
| Can be poorly funded or with small treatment pools in more rural areas. | Usually better funded and with wider treatment access. |
While public healthcare is free, this doesn’t always apply to expats or tourists. Plus, with the higher quality of private healthcare, many people prefer to use medical insurance in Egypt to help cover any medical bills they incur while in the country.
Depending on the package you choose, your insurance could cover the cost of:
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The core benefits on the Silver plan provide international inpatient and daypatient cover, including hospital stays and treatment.
Available additional modules:Comprehensive coverage, with higher overall annual limits and added benefits including inpatient maternity care.
Available additional modules:Our highest level of coverage offers an unlimited overall annual limit, with most benefits being paid in full.
Available additional modules:An essential health plan created for those who need coverage only in their country of residence, and their country of nationality.
Available additional modules:
You may want to consider vaccinations for diseases and illness that you may be at risk of while in Egypt. This can include hepatitis A/B, typhoid, rabies, polio and Covid-19.
If you live in Egypt as a foreign-national retiree, you’ll be expected to contribute 2% of your monthly pension payments to access the state-backed insurance system.
You can choose the currency you’d like to be reimbursed in, whether that’s Egyptian Pound (EGP), USD or EUR. We offer reimbursement in up to 125 currencies.
Yes, inpatient treatment is covered under most of our core packages. Overnight hospital stays, or daytime treatment are both included.