The Health Insurance Council announced the issuance of decisions imposing penalties on a number of employers for violating the provisions of the Cooperative Health Insurance System.
The Council clarified that the issued decisions targeted 110 employers, with total fines amounting to 2,556,000 Riyals, following multiple prior warnings urging them to rectify their situations and address violations related to failing to provide mandatory health coverage for their employees and their eligible family members under the system.
Article Fourteen of the Cooperative Health Insurance System stipulates that if an employer fails to enroll or pay health insurance premiums for covered employees and their families, they are obligated to settle the due premiums along with a financial penalty not exceeding the annual subscription value per individual. Violators may also face temporary or permanent bans on hiring foreign labor.
These measures are part of the Council’s efforts to strengthen its role as the authority responsible for enforcing mandatory health insurance on employers, safeguarding beneficiaries’ rights, and enhancing compliance to uphold principles of fairness and transparency. This ensures beneficiaries receive their full rights to comprehensive care and protection under the highest standards of quality and efficiency.
The Council continuously monitors employers’ compliance with mandatory health coverage and urges all employers to promptly rectify their statuses and adhere to regulations. This ensures the protection of workers’ rights and fosters a healthy and safe work environment.
