What is Medical Insurance?
Health insurance or medical insurance is a type of insurance that covers the whole or a part of the risk of a person incurring medical expenses.
As with other types of insurance, risk is shared among many individuals.
Best Medical Insurance Companies In Uganda
2022 turnover | 2021-2022 turnover (1) | |
|---|---|---|
| UGX | ||
| Sanlam General | 100 467 455 | 11.91% |
| Jubilee Insurance | 92 745 172 | -23.07% |
| Jubilee Health | 81 427 873 | 161.94% |
What type of medical insurance is used in Uganda?
The two health insurance organisations in Uganda are East African Underwriters and MicroCare Insurance.
East African Underwriters started in 1993 and initially offered a wide range of insurance services, which was extended to include health insurance in 2005.
What is the national health insurance scheme in Uganda?
The National Health Insurance scheme is thus a health financing system designed to pool funds to
provide access to quality affordable personal health services for all Ugandans based on their health needs.
What is the purpose of health insurance scheme in Uganda?
The major aim for this National Health Insurance Scheme is to protect Ugandans from unexpected and high medical costs by giving them an opportunity to pay affordable premiums and get treatment
when they need it. It has been a long time since the idea of a National Health Insurance Scheme was proposed.