Monday, December 15, 2025
Saudi Court Orders Government to Pay Hospital Costs for Illegal Resident
A Saudi court has ruled that a government authority must pay the medical expenses of a private hospital after an illegal resident died while receiving emergency treatment.
The patient was admitted in a critical, life-threatening condition, and the hospital provided immediate medical care. Most Viewed: What Saudi Arabia's New 2026 Property Law means for Foreign Buyers
Hospital Followed Medical Rules
The court found that the private hospital fully followed medical regulations by treating the patient urgently. The judges ruled that the hospital cannot be financially penalized simply because the patient was not legally registered in the country.
According to Saudi News, the man was brought to the hospital in a serious condition that required immediate treatment.
Patient Died Before Transfer
The patient died before hospital staff could complete the procedures needed to transfer him to a government hospital.
During the course of treatment, the private hospital formally contacted the appropriate government authority to request one of the following options:
➤ Payment of the treatment costs, or
➤ Immediate transfer of the patient to a government facility
The authority rejected the request, stating that the man was an illegal resident. See Also: SCFHS sees 7.6% growth in registered health workers in Saudi Arabia
Court Decision
The court ordered that all emergency medical cases shall be treated without discrimination, irrespective of a patient's legal status.
As a result, the judges ordered the government authority to pay the hospital’s bills, based on the medical records and invoices submitted.
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