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 EHS health facilities. The coverage comes in handy, especially when your medical expenses are not covered by private health insurance in Sharjah.
HEALTH CARD BENEFITS IN SHARJAH
Private hospitals in Sharjah may sometimes charge higher 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 seek 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 her husband 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 residents.
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 a 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, some specific documents are 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 a government health card in Sharjah is fairly simple. To apply for health card registration in Sharjah, here’s what you need to do:
Online Process
- Visit the EHS official website and 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 EHS 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.
In-person process
- Visit any typing centre across the emirate to fill out the form and submit the required documents.
- Pay the applicable fee to process the application.
- The health card will be issued within three days of application submission.
Please Note:
- Sharjah no longer issues an actual physical health card. Rather, it is an electronic card and is linked to your Emirates ID.
- Your health card’s validity may not match your Emirates ID’s validity. However, you need a valid ID to apply for or renew your government health card in Sharjah.
- An occupational health card Sharjah is only valid in the emirate of your residence.
- Only one card is issued per person.
HEALTH CARD FEES
- UAE Citizens: AED 20
- GCC Residents: AED 20
- GCC Visitors: AED 50
- Other fees: AED 15
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.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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 health card Sharjah benefits, including affordable healthcare and medical consultation services. You can make 10 medical transactions annually with an activated health card.
HOW TO GET A BABY HEALTH CARD IN SHARJAH?
To get a health card in Sharjah for your baby, you must follow the same procedure mentioned above. The only difference is that you must select the “Special Cases” application and use the birth certificate registration number instead 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 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 EHS hotline 800-8877
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.
