HEALTH SYSTEM
Access Hamad Medical Corporation
To access Hamad Medical Corporation and Primary Health Care Corporation hospitals and centers it is recommended that you apply for a health card. The health card entitles the holder to subsidized consultations and prescriptions. People with private medical insurance are also encouraged to apply for a health card in case they need to visit one of the government facilities.
To get a health card, residents must visit the Primary Health Center nearest to where you live – call 107 if you are unsure where your local center is or click on this link to check the list of health centers https://www.phcc.gov.qa/en/Health-Centers/All-Health-Centers. Once you are there, you have to bring with you the below documents according to your needs:
- Adult Residents: Valid QID or passport with valid residence permit, a passport-size photographs and a fee of QR100
- Children: Passport with valid residence permit, a passport-size photograph, vaccination card (for first time issue and for those born in Qatar or who had their vaccinations in Qatar) and a fee of QR100
- All: A copy of a utility bill (phone, water/electricity) – this proves where you live.
You must pay using a credit card. No cash is accepted. The health center will either issue you with your card immediately or ask you to return within a few days to collect it.
How to Renew a Health Card
Renewing your health card is a simple process and can be done immediately at all HMC hospitals.
Cards can also be renewed online via Hukoomi (link http://portal.www.gov.qa/) Qatar Government Portal.
And you can click here to get more information about Primary Health Centers: https://www.hamad.qa/EN/Guide/Adult/How-Work/Pages/default.aspx