New developments in the “Sixty-Sixty” file in Kuwait

After a crisis that lasted for more than two years amid a stalemate and an exchange of responsibilities between the relevant government agencies, the Board of Directors of the Public Authority for Manpower, headed by Minister of Justice and Minister of State for Integrity Promotion Jamal Al-Jalawi, resolved the “sixty crisis” by approving the renewal of work permits for residents who have reached 60 years and above and do not hold University certificates, for a fee of 250 dinars, and comprehensive, irrevocable health insurance, issued by one of the companies listed on the Kuwait Stock Exchange, amid a welcome cooperation and consensus between Al-Jalawi and the Authority’s Director, Ahmed Al-Mousa, which resulted in this breakthrough.

Sources in the Kuwait Insurance Federation reiterated that the proposal for the health insurance policy required for this segment of residents will not be changed at an annual premium per person of 500 dinars, and therefore the cost for the “sixty-year-old” will reach 750 dinars, bearing in mind that the insurance includes a set of health coverages throughout the entire insurance year. Worth 10 thousand dinars.

The Kuwaiti newspaper, "Al-Rai", revealed from relevant sources that the decision will enter into force as soon as Al-Jalawi approves the decision of the Manpower Board of Directors, while the issuance of work permits is likely to resume within days.

The decision excluded 3 categories: husbands and children of Kuwaiti women, wives of Kuwaitis, and Palestinians who hold documents, while Al-Jalawi confirmed that it will be applied for a year, provided that it is reviewed according to the conditions of the labor market.

Al-Rai newspaper sources revealed that the “sixty expatriates” who have private insurance in their companies do not need to issue a new health insurance, provided that the insurance company is listed on the stock exchange, explaining that the conditions for renewal apply only to residents who are issued work permits from Manpower” according to Article 18, and therefore does not apply to domestic workers, whether the category of servants, drivers or others, who are subject to the existing traditional instructions.

The sources confirmed that the decision will be limited to its application to those currently residing in Kuwait, meaning that it will not be allowed to issue a work permit to an expatriate from this segment who wishes to enter Kuwait with a new work permit.

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