Cigna
Est. 1982 · Dubai · DHA, HAAD, MOHAP regulated
Part of The Cigna Group — Fortune 500 company. Cigna offers 3 health insurance plans in the UAE. Data cross-referenced with the UAE Open Healthcare Directory.
Key Facts
- ▸Part of The Cigna Group — Fortune 500 company
- ▸Strong international network for global coverage
- ▸Popular with expat families and multinational corporations
- ▸Telehealth services included in most plans
Coverage at a Glance
| Plan | Tier | Premium / yr | Annual Limit | Co-pay | Dental | Optical |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cigna Essential Care | Basic | AED 3,500 – 6,000/yr | AED 250,000 | 20% | — | — |
| Cigna Global Health Options | Enhanced | AED 8,000 – 16,000/yr | AED 1.0M | 10% | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cigna Global Health Platinum | Premium | AED 20,000 – 40,000/yr | Unlimited | 0% | ✓ | ✓ |
Co-pay shown is for outpatient visits. Premiums are indicative annual ranges.
Insurance Plans
Cigna
Cigna Essential Care
Individuals and small businesses meeting UAE mandatory requirements
AED 3,500 – 6,000/yr
Annual limit: AED 250,000 · shared room · 20% co-pay
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Cigna Global Health Options
Expat professionals and families wanting flexible global-local coverage
AED 8,000 – 16,000/yr
Annual limit: AED 1.0M · semi-private room · 10% co-pay
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Cigna Global Health Platinum
C-suite executives and high-net-worth families
AED 20,000 – 40,000/yr
Annual limit: Unlimited · private room · 0% co-pay
How claims work with Cigna
Direct billing: Present your Cigna insurance card at any in-network provider. The clinic or hospital bills Cigna directly — you pay only your applicable co-pay (20%–0% outpatient) at the point of care. No paperwork required. Reimbursement claims: For out-of-network or emergency treatment, collect itemised invoices and medical reports, then submit via cigna-me.com or call 800-244627. Standard reimbursement decisions are issued within 15–30 working days. Pre-authorisation is required for planned inpatient admissions, surgeries, and high-cost diagnostics — contact Cigna at least 48 hours in advance.
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Disclaimer: Plan details and premiums are indicative. Obtain a personalised quote from Cigna or an authorised broker. Provider network data sourced from the UAE Open Healthcare Directory, last verified March 2026.