Healthcare services and medical insurance are structured differently for Qatari citizens compared to expatriate residents. Qatari nationals enjoy access to a heavily subsidized, government-funded public healthcare system where essential medical treatments at public hospitals and clinics are largely free or heavily supported by the state. Conversely, expatriates and foreign residents are legally required to have mandatory health insurance coverage. While employers are mandated to provide basic health insurance for private sector workers, coverage costs for dependents vary, meaning healthcare is not universally free for all inhabitants.