How to apply for a health card in Sharjah
The health card in Sharjah is an initiative by the Ministry of Health and Protection (MOHAP), designed to provide medical insurance to its beneficiaries. Holders of the health card are entitled to receive health and treatment services at MOHAP health facilities. The coverage comes in handy, especially when your medical expenses are not covered by private health insurance in Sharjah.
WHAT ARE THE HEALTH CARD BENEFITS IN SHARJAH?
Private hospitals in Sharjah may sometimes charge exorbitant prices for medical treatments and consultations. These medical bills sometimes dent your wallet and can be too much to bear unless you have private health insurance.
The health card allows you to avail medical services and use healthcare facilities at government hospitals for discounted prices. It’s a form of insurance coverage that requires a one-time annual payment and saves you expensive medical bills in the long run.
WHO CAN APPLY FOR A HEALTH CARD IN SHARJAH?
The Ministry of Health and Prevention issues health cards to four categories of people:
- UAE citizens
- GCC citizens
- Expatriates
- People of Determination
Please Note:
- For health card registration, the wife of a citizen must be sponsored by him and registered in his Family Book.
- In the event of the husband’s demise or divorce, a health card cannot be issued even if the woman is sponsored for residence by her sons who are citizens.
WHAT ARE THE DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR THE HEALTH CARD?
These are the documents needed to get a health card in Sharjah:
- A recent passport-sized photograph with white background
- A copy of your Emirates ID (both sides) or a copy of the ID application form
- Proof of residence (lease contract, property ownership contract or electricity bill)
- Birth certificate (for kids)
- Marriage certificate (for sponsored spouses)
Other than the above-mentioned documents, there are some specific documents required from certain groups of applicants.
- UAE citizens must have a copy of their Family Book
- Expats should have a copy of their valid residency visa
- Diplomats need:
- A copy of their diplomatic passport
- A copy of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs-issued yellow card
- Written proof of diplomatic appointment from their respective embassy/consulate
HOW TO APPLY FOR THE HEALTH CARD IN SHARJAH?
The process to obtain the government health card in Sharjah is fairly simple. To apply for health card registration in Sharjah, here’s what you need to do:
- If you don’t already have one, register yourself for the UAE PASS
- Login to the e-services portal
- Select your form type
- Enter your specifics in the required fields
- Pay the Sharjah health card fees (details below)
- Your application will be reviewed at one of the MoHAP service centres in Sharjah
- Once approved, you will be notified about it via an SMS and you can enjoy the health card’s benefits in Sharjah
In case the application is rejected, you do have the option to modify it and re-submit for approval.
Please Note:
- Sharjah no longer issues an actual health card. It is instead linked to and one of the most important uses of the Emirates ID.
- The validity of your health card may not match the validity of your Emirates ID; however, you need a valid ID to apply for or renew your government health card in Sharjah.
- A health card is only valid in the emirate of your residence.
- Only one card is issued per person.
HEALTH CARD FEES
The fees for health card registration in Sharjah varies for expats and other categories of expats. The Sharjah health card fees for Expats is AED 500.
Citizens of the UAE and GCC countries and all diplomats must follow the health card fee structure mentioned below.
- Age 0 to 10: AED 25
- Age 11 to 18: AED 50
- Age 18+: AED 100
You can pay for your health card registration using an e-Dirham, Visa, Mastercard or any other mode of payment. Please keep in mind that additional charges and bank service fees do apply.
MOHAP SERVICE CENTRES IN SHARJAH
Other than applying for health card registration online, applicants can also apply for the health card via the MoHAP service provision centres at the following locations.
- Al Dhaid Hospital
- Al Ghubaiba Preventive Medicine Center
- Al Qarayen Health Center
- Al Qasimi Hospital
- Kalba Health Complex
- Khalidiya Health Center
- Khorfakkan Hospital
- Kuwait Hospital
- Preventive Medicine Center in Khorfakkan
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Apart from “how to make health card in Sharjah,” people also frequently enquire about the following issues.
WHAT IS THE HEALTH CARD VALIDITY?
Health cards issued to UAE and GCC citizens have a validity of four years. Non-citizens with health cards have to renew them every year.
HOW TO USE HEALTH CARD IN SHARJAH?
The health card can be used at any of the government hospitals in Sharjah to obtain affordable healthcare and medical consultation services. With an activated health card, you can make 10 medical transactions every year.
HOW TO GET A BABY HEALTH CARD IN SHARJAH?
To get a health card in Sharjah for your baby, you need to follow the same procedure mentioned above. The only difference is that you need to select the “Special Cases” application and use the birth certificate registration number in place of the Emirates ID number. Children of female UAE citizens are to be classified under the citizens’ category.
WHEN AND HOW SHOULD I RENEW MY HEALTH CARD?
You can apply for health card renewal online in Sharjah one month before it expires. The renewal process works the same way as first-time health card registration.
There you have it – a complete guide on how to apply for a health card in Sharjah. For any further queries or concerns, call the MoHAP hotline 800-11111.
While the health card can be used to cover medical treatments at all public clinics, pharmacies and private clinics in Sharjah do not fall under its purview. Online pharmacies in Sharjah are also not included on the panel.
Anyone looking for wider insurance coverage can also reach out to the health insurance companies in Sharjah for a plan that works best for them.
Families residing in Dubai or planning to shift there in the future should take a look at how to get a Dubai Health Card for children.