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Saudi mandatory insurance covers prescribed medical formula for infants up to 24 months
The Saudi Health Insurance Council says mandatory insurance covers medical infant formula in approved cases.
The coverage applies to children up to 24 months old when a treating doctor prescribes the formula.
Covered conditions include metabolic diseases, absorption problems, prematurity, poor growth, low birth weight and some newborn screening conditions.
Children with milk or sugar allergies may also qualify under the listed conditions.
To request coverage, a doctor must examine the child, diagnose the condition and provide a detailed medical report and prescription specifying the formula type and amount.
Insurers require prior medical approval and an examination as part of the process.
Saudi Arabia’s Health Insurance Council says mandatory insurance covers medically prescribed infant formula for eligible children up to 24 months old.
Coverage is subject to approved conditions and regulations and requires a prescription from the treating physician.
Eligible cases include metabolic diseases, absorption problems, prematurity, growth deficiencies, low birth weight and certain newborn screening conditions.
The council also lists milk or sugar allergies among the covered cases.
Applications require medical examination and prior approval through the insurer’s process.
- Who
- The Saudi Health Insurance Council announced the coverage. Eligible infants may receive it.
- What
- Mandatory insurance covers medically prescribed infant formula for eligible children up to 24 months old.
- When
- The coverage applies up to the age of 24 months.
- Where
- Saudi Arabia.
- Why
- To cover medically necessary formula for children with specified medical conditions.
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- Age limit
- Up to 24 months
- Prescription
- Required from the treating physician
- Approval
- Prior medical approval is part of the application process
- Eligible conditions
- Include metabolic diseases, absorption problems and milk or sugar allergies