{
  "id": 14490932,
  "title": "Mandatory health insurance covers continued treatment at home",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/14/mandatory-health-insurance-covers-continued-treatment-at-home",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-14T15:46:44.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Saudi Gazette",
    "slug": "saudi-gazette",
    "url": "https://saudigazette.com.sa/article/665425/saudi-arabia/mandatory-health-insurance-covers-continued-treatment-at-home"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In Riyadh, the Council of Health Insurance has highlighted that the recovery process for patients doesn't end with hospitalization, but continues at home. The council confirmed that the mandatory health insurance policy now covers home healthcare services to ensure treatment can continue in the patient's residence. These services encompass urinary catheterization, intravenous medication administration after surgery, and post-operative wound care.\n\nThe Ministry of Health has made it easier for beneficiaries to apply for these services online, ensuring they have access to safe and comprehensive medical care in their homes and among their families. This move aims to enhance patients' comfort and satisfaction, as well as that of their families.\n\nIt's important to note that the Saudi Ministry of Health offers a broad range of healthcare services to various patient groups. These services include physiotherapy, home nutrition services, respiratory care, medication management, and other essential medical services.",
  "summary": "RIYADH — The Council of Health Insurance has emphasized that a patient’s recovery journey continues beyond hospitalization, extending into the home environment.The council confirmed that the mandatory health insurance policy covers home healthcare services to facilitate the continuation of treatment at home. These services include urinary catheterization, intravenous medication administration…",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}