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Lumi

360-degree approach to health

  • Free with our health insurance plans
  • 24/7 seamless access to healthcare services
  • Access from anywhere in the world

Bringing healthcare closer than ever

Lumi powered by Nextcare, provides you with a day-to-day healthcare companion—empowering you to manage your health on your terms.

Designed to provide seamless access to essential care services, Lumi connects you with trusted healthcare professionals, and wellness tools, and provides tailored insights-all in one app.

Not only is this service complementary to all our members with health insurance in the UAE, it’s available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

How does Lumi work?

Once you have an international health insurance plan with William Russell, simply download the Lumi app to your smartphone free of charge.

The Lumi app revolutionises the way you manage your health insurance, offering a seamless, fast and convenient health experience that gives you a 360-degree approach to your health.

With Lumi, you an access all the help you need to manage your health, right at your fingertips.

 

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What can I do using Lumi?

With Lumi, we bring healthcare closer than ever, empowering you to manage your health on your terms. Experience healthcare that fits your lifestyle, including:

Lumi Telehealth 24/7 access to healthcare – Book a consultation with experienced doctors from the comfort of your own home, at a time that fits your schedule*.
Lumi Symptom Checker Smart Symptom Checker – AI-powered symptom checker quickly analyses your symptoms and points you to possible causes – fast, reliable and easy to use.
Lumi Doctor Chat 24/7 Doctor Chat – Get quick medical advice from certified doctors, without having to leave home.
Lumi Appointment Booking Appointment Booking – Rather go for an in-person visit? Easily find and book appointments with nearby providers in just a few taps with Lumi.
Lumi Medication Delivery Medication Delivery – Get your medication delivered to your home or office—no extra trips, just convenience.

*Please note, appointments are available to all insured members, Sunday to Friday 7am – 11pm and on Saturday from 9am to 6pm (GST)

Lumi Journey

Lumi – your trusted health companion

From checking your symptoms, having a quick chat with a licensed doctor, booking an in-person appointment, or getting chatbot assistance, Lumi has you covered.

Find out more about Lumi services:

Expert care, on your terms

With Lumi’s Telehealth service, you can easily connect with experienced, multilingual doctors—whenever you need.

Whether it’s managing flu symptoms, headaches, or digestive issues, our expert telehealth doctors’ team is here for reliable medical support.

Telehealth: healthcare made simple, care made personal:

  • 24/7 access to healthcare: Book a consultation with experienced doctors from the comfort of your own home, at a time that fits your schedule*
  • Comprehensive care at your fingertips: From chronic medication refills to home lab tests collection and sick certificates, get everything you need to manage your health through the Lumi app
  • Confidential and secure: Rest easy knowing that your consultations, medication prescriptions, and medical reports are all handled with the highest level of privacy and security

How to access the service

How to access Telehealth services with Lumi

*Please note, appointments are available to all insured members, Sunday to Friday 7am – 11pm and on Saturday from 9am to 6pm (GST)

AI-powered insights for smarter health decisions

When it comes yo health concerns, many of us turn to online search engines. However, navigating advertisements and regional preferences can lead to unreliable advice.

That’s where Lumi Symptom Checker steps in: a cutting-edge, EU-certified medical device powered by AI technology.

Designed by clinicians to provide fast, trustworthy health insights and recommendations, this tools empowers you to access symptoms confidently and take the next best step for your health, all from the comfort of your home or office.

From symptoms to clarity:

  • Health advice your can trust: Powered by licensed AI, it delivers clear, clinical-based guidance you can rely on
  • Always here for you: Access quality health insights anytime, without disrupting your day
  • Quick and reassuring: Just 3 minutes to assess your symptoms
  • Simplifying your health journey: Reduces unnecessary doctor visits, guiding you toward smarter health choices

How to access the service

Lumi - Symptom Checker access

 

Stay in tune with your body

Vital Signs is a new AI-powered health and wellness monitoring tool inside the Lumi app.

Using face scanning technology, it measures heart rate, breath rate, blood pressure, cardiac stress index, and heart rate variability (HRV), offering a simple way to monitor your health in real-time with the use of your smartphone camera.

With Vital Signs in Lumi, you can take proactive steps to:

  • Motivate lifestyle changes: Highlight areas for improvement and adopt healthier habits
  • Detect underlying health problems: Spot potential issues early before they become serious
  • Prevent misdiagnosis: Regular tracking builds a clearer picture of your health, reducing the risk of misdiagnosis
  • Assess your well-being: Gain valuable insights into your overall health and take charge of your wellness journey

How to access the service

How to access AI Vitals

 

How to do a scan

How to do an AI Vitals scan

 

Bringing healthcare closer to you

With Dr. Chat, you have seamless access to trusted medical guidance and answers to non-emergency medical questions, supporting proactive health management.

Experience on-demand micro-consultations with over 1,000 doctors available 24/7 in 13 languages across 19 countries, supported by AI for timely responses.

How to access the service

How to access Dr. Chat on Lumi

Healthcare your way: Find, choose, book!

We understand that finding the right healthcare provider and booking an appointment can often feel like a hassle.

With Lumi’s Appointment Booking service, it’s easy for you to access care when and where you need it. Whether you’re looking for a trusted doctor, a nearby clinic, or a specialist that fits your needs.

Seamless appointment booking at your fingertips:

  • Convenience, redefined: Say goodbye to long phone calls and waiting queues. With Lumi, you can search for an book doctor appointments in just a few taps
  • Comprehensive provider network: Access over21,000 healthcare providers, including doctors, pharmacies and hospitals, covered under your insurance
  • Personalised choices: Use advanced filters such as specialty, location, and insurance network to find providers that meet your needs
  • Seamless scheduling: View availability, instantly and book appointments at a time that suits your schedule
  • Stay in the loop: Receive timely notifications, SMS and emails to confirm appointments and get reminders—24 hours, same day and 2 hours before your appointment

How to access the service

How to access Appointment Booking in Lumi

Easy, quick and hassle-free

Ever wondered how much time you spend getting your medication?

With Lumi’s Medication Delivery service, it’s easy to get your medications delivered straight to your door.

Get back to what matters

  • Fast and timely delivery: Enjoy prompt and reliable delivery, bringing your medication directly to you when you need it most
  • Skip the line: No more waiting in long queues—get your prescriptions without leaving your home
  • Effortless convenience: With just a few taps, you can have your medication delivered to your doorstep. Manage your health from the comfort of your home

How to access the service

How to access Medication Delivery on Lumi

When you’re feeling unwell, the last thing you need is extra stress

Take control of your healthcare with the Lumi app by Nextcare.

Learn more about how Lumi provides you with seamless access to essential care services in this short video.

How much does Lumi by Nextcare cost?

Nothing at all!

Lumi is free for all our members with an international health insurance plan—ensuring you have convenient, accessible and quality healthcare at your fingertips wherever life takes you. What’s more, using the app does not affect your renewal premium in any way.

What are the benefits of using Lumi?

Accessing virtual care has a host of benefits for members:

  • Less time away from work
  • Appointments at any time to suit you
  • No travel expenses
  • No disruption to your daily commitments
  • Complete privacy
  • No unnecessary exposure to potentially contagious patients

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FAQs for using Lumi

Lumi is a mobile app that was designed to help our insured members manage their
claims and their health.

With Lumi, you can:

  • access your digital insurance card
  • view your policy benefits and issue a certificate
  • check your symptoms
  • have a video consultation with a certified doctor
  • search for a healthcare provider and book an in-person medical appointment
  • submit and track your medical claims
  • get virtual assistance

To start using the Lumi app, you need to download it on your mobile from your App Store/Google Play, click on Register and follow the on-screen instructions.

Telehealth is a consultation service connecting patients with specialised doctors via video.

The service is operated by Health at Hand, a UAE duly licensed telehealth provider. Nextcare provides this service via Telehealth on the Lumi app.

Over the course of the COVID-19 pandemic, telehealth services, such as those provided through apps and online hubs, became a necessity as patients actively avoided public healthcare settings. Now, the added convenience and accessibility afforded by digital care solutions has turned telehealth into a norm.

Data from McKinsey showing the use of telehealth has increased 38x from pre-Covid levels. This is hardly surprising when you consider the benefits to both patients and healthcare providers – shorter wait times, less expense, digital on-demand access to healthcare solutions and the ability to monitor patients remotely.

To register, you only need an email address.

Once you create the account, you will need to link it to your insurance policy using either your national ID number, insurance card number, or Member ID.

You can view and download your digital insurance card on the Lumi app and get access to all of the details in your policy through:

  • Lumi app
  • WhatsApp
  • Facebook Messenger
  • Virtual Assistant

Once you log into the Lumi app, you can access the “Coverage” section and view all policy details and benefits.

You can also access the policy benefits of your family members that are under the age of 18. As for the members who are above the age of 18, they have to register and create their own account on the app.

Once you’ve downloaded Lumi and registered, you’ll be able to submit and follow up on claims using the app.

To so this, simply:

  • Go to “Claims”
  • Go to “Submit New Claim” and make sure you have on hand the following:
    • Complete details such as the healthcare provider name, service date and description and the physician name.
    • All necessary supporting documents, including the medical report, itemized bills and original receipts.

After completing all required information, follow these steps:

  • Complete your claim information
  • Upload or capture all required supporting documents, including:
    • Itemised medical form signed by your doctor and stamped by the clinic/hospital—should include the history of the current illness, the past medical history, the clinical history, and the prescribed medical tests and/or medicines
    • Medical results, if any (e.g. test results and radiology reports)
    • Itemised medical invoice from the clinic/hospital
  • Click “Submit Claim” to complete the process

After you submit your completed claim form, you will receive a notification by e-mail to confirm that it has been submitted successfully.

You can follow up on any outstanding claims by:

  • Navigating to ‘Claims’ then View Claims
  • Search for any submitted reimbursement claim to know its status

Once medicine is prescribed, with Lumi’s Medication
Delivery service you can get your medications delivered straight to your door.

Enjoy prompt and reliable delivery, and manage your health from the comfort of your own home.

If you have an emergency condition, please call your local Emergency Services or visit your nearest Emergency Room.

Yes, you can visit the Claims section in the Lumi home menu and view all your claims history.

You can also view the medical claims history of family members on your plan who are under the age of 18.

For family members over the age of 18, you cannot view their medical claims history unless they give you access to their account.

If you experience any technical issues or errors when using Lumi, you can email Nextcare at [email protected] who will be able to support you.

Lumi provides digital health services, including appointment booking, telehealth consultations, and wellness tools, for informational and convenience purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or emergency care. Service availability is subject to the terms and conditions of your client’s insurance policy and on-location. Telehealth, the virtual doctor consultation service connects you with specialised, multilingual doctors via video. The service is operated by Health at Hand, a UAE duly licensed telehealth provider. Appointments are available to all insured members, Sunday to Friday 7am – 11pm and on Saturday from 9am to 6pm (GST).

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