The Kuwait’s central tenders committee has launched a tender to provide health insurance to retired citizens, in accordance with law No. 114 of the Ministry of Health in 2014.

Seven companies accepted the government invitation, including Al Ahleia Insurance, Gulf Takaful Insurance Company, Kuwait Insurance, Enaya Insurance, Wethaq Takaful Insurance, Warba Insurance, and Gulf Insurance Company.

The health insurance program for retirees is expected to be effective as of the fourth quarter of 2015.