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Medical Ins for Foriegn worker
Foreign Worker Medical Insurance
The Ministry of Manpower will require employers to purchase and maintain insurance for the medical expenses of foreign workers from 1 January 2008. This requirement is being implemented in tandem with the withdrawal of healthcare subsidies for foreigners, which was previously announced by the Ministry of Health.
The requirement will apply to:
• All new and existing foreign workers on Work Permit or S Pass from 1 January 2008.
• All new foreign domestic workers, and existing foreign domestic workers when employers renew their Work Permits, from 1 January 2008.
Press Release
Introduction of Employer-financed Medical Insurance Requirement for Foreign Workers
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13 September 2007
The Ministry of Manpower will require employers to purchase and maintain insurance for the medical expenses of foreign workers from 1 January 2008. This requirement is being implemented in tandem with the withdrawal of healthcare subsidies for foreigners , which was previously announced by the Ministry of Health. The requirement will apply to:
*
All new and existing foreign workers on Work Permit or S Pass from 1 January 2008.
*
All new foreign domestic workers, and existing foreign domestic workers when employers renew their Work Permits, from 1 January 2008.
Medical Insurance Requirement
2. The coverage must be at least $5,000 a year for each worker's inpatient care and day surgery during his/her stay in Singapore. The coverage amount is set at a basic level, and will be sufficient to cover nine out of every ten hospital bills for foreign workers, based on statistics from the Ministry of Health.
3. The requirement to purchase and maintain medical insurance will be included as a condition of a Work Permit or S Pass. This is in line with the employers' existing responsibility for the upkeep and maintenance of their foreign workers, including the provision of medical treatment.
Medical Insurance Plans
4. To help employers meet the medical insurance requirement, MOM has worked with insurers to make available suitable plans. Employers may consider purchasing insurance plans from NTUC Income Insurance Co-Operative Ltd, Great Eastern Life Assurance Co Ltd, or Overseas Assurance Corporation Ltd (as indicated below). These insurers have responded to MOM's Request for Proposal exercise with competitive plans. Employers may also choose other plans offered by any insurer, so long as it meets the coverage criteria.
Available plans for foreign workers:
*
Medical Insurance Scheme for Foreign Workers, by NTUC Income Insurance Co-operative Ltd (from as low as $58 per 12-month policy period)*
*
Foreign Workers Group Hospital and Surgical Plan, by Great Eastern Life Assurance Co Ltd (from as low as $80 per 12-month policy period)*
Available plans for foreign domestic workers:
*
Medical Insurance Scheme for Foreign Domestic Workers, by NTUC Income Insurance Co- operative Ltd (from as low as $120 per 26-month policy period)*
*
OAC Maid Supreme, by Overseas Assurance Corporation Ltd (from as low as $110 per 26-month policy period)
5. Further details on the medical insurance requirement will be sent to employers of foreign workers and foreign domestic workers. More information is also available on the Ministry's website or call call MOM Contact Centre at (65) 6438 5122.
(* Note: See Annex A for details. These are indicative prices, and direct comparisons are not meaningful because of different product features. Employers can contact the insurers for a detailed quotation.)
1 Hospital subsidies for foreigners (including foreign workers) will be withdrawn with effect from 1 January 2008
Annex A
AVAILABLE INSURANCE PLANS FOR EMPLOYERS OF FOREIGN WORKERS
(MOM's requirements are in Bold Italics - employers are free to decide on the other parameters, which could lower premium costs)
A.Medical Insurance Scheme for Foreign Workers
Name of Insurance Company
NTUC Income Insurance Co-Operative Ltd
Premium Rates
a) $75 to $125 - No co-insurance/deductible
b) $58 to $97 - Subject to 10% co-insurance or $500 deductible, whichever higher
(Rates are before GST, and are per 12 month policy period.)
Maximum Limit
$5000 per year for a) and b)
Benefits
Inpatient Care
Day Surgery
Surgery
90 Days Pre- and 90 Days Post-Hospitalisation Diagnostic Services and Treatment
Available Riders
Specialist Outpatient Care
Increase in Benefit Limit, up to an additional $5,000
Funeral Expense of up to $3,000
Critical Illness of up to $10,000 per policy year
1. The premium rates above are for general information and are non-guaranteed.
2. The above are subject to other terms and conditions as may be specified by NTUC Income Insurance Co-Operative Ltd.
3. For any enquiries or quotation, please contact NTUC Income Insurance Co-Operative Ltd.
B.Foreign Workers Group Hospital and Surgical Plan
Name of Insurance Company
Great Eastern Life Assurance Co Ltd
Premium Rates
$80 to $110 – No co-insurance/ deductible
(Rates are before GST, and are per 12 month policy period.)
Maximum Limit
$5,000 per year
Benefits
Inpatient Care
Day Surgery
Surgery
90 Days Pre- and 90 Days Post-Hospitalisation Diagnostic Services and Treatment
Funeral Expenses of $3000
Available Riders
Specialist Outpatient Care
Outpatient Kidney Dialysis and Cancer Treatment
Variations in Benefit Limit, Co-insurance or Deductibles
Per Disability Limits
Note:
1. The premium rates above are indicative and for general information. They are non-guaranteed.
2. The above are subject to other terms and conditions as may be specified by Great Eastern Life Assurance Co Ltd.
3. For any enquiries or quotation, please contact Great Eastern Life Assurance Co Ltd.
AVAILABLE INSURANCE PLANS FOR EMPLOYERS OF FOREIGN DOMESTIC WORKERS
(MOM's requirements are in Bold Italics - employers are free to decide on the other parameters, which could lower premium costs)
A.Medical Insurance Scheme for Foreign Domestic Workers
Name of Insurance Company
NTUC Income Insurance Co-Operative Ltd
Premium Rates
From $120 (inclusive of GST), per 26-month policy period
Maximum Limit
$5,000 per year
Co-insurance/ Deductible
Nil
Benefits
Inpatient Care
Day Surgery
90 Days Pre- and 90 Days Post-Hospitalisation Diagnostic Services and Treatment
Available Riders
Specialist Outpatient Care
Increase in Benefit Limit, up to an additional $5000
Funeral Expense of up to $3,000
Critical Illness of up to $10,000 per policy year
Useful Information
Note:
1. The premium rates provided above are for general information and are non-guaranteed.
2. The above are subject to other terms and conditions as may be specified by NTUC Income Insurance Co-Operative Ltd.
3. For any enquiries or quotation, please contact NTUC Income Insurance Co-Operative Ltd.
B.OAC Maid Supreme
Name of Insurance Company
Overseas Assurance Corporation Ltd
Premium Rates
$110 (inclusive of GST), per 26-month policy period
Maximum Limit
$5,000 per year
Co-insurance/ Deductible
Nil
Benefits
Inpatient Care
Day Surgery
Surgery
90 Days Pre- and 90 Days Post-Hospitalisation Diagnostic Services and Treatment
Useful Information
Note :
1. The premium rates provided above are indicative and for general information. They are non-guaranteed.
2. The above are subject to other terms and conditions as may be specified by Overseas Assurance Corporation Ltd.
3. Other plans are available. For any enquiries or quotation, please contact Overseas Assurance Corporation Ltd.
Circulars to Employers on Foreign Worker Medical Insurance
Circular to Employers (Foreign Worker) (79 Kb)
Circular to Employers (Foreign Domestic Worker) (78 Kb)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Rationale for Foreign Workers Medical Insurance
Details of Medical Insurance Requirement
Employers with Existing Medical Insurance
Submission of Medical Insurance Details
The Ministry of Manpower will require employers to purchase and maintain insurance for the medical expenses of foreign workers from 1 January 2008. This requirement is being implemented in tandem with the withdrawal of healthcare subsidies for foreigners, which was previously announced by the Ministry of Health.
The requirement will apply to:
• All new and existing foreign workers on Work Permit or S Pass from 1 January 2008.
• All new foreign domestic workers, and existing foreign domestic workers when employers renew their Work Permits, from 1 January 2008.
Press Release
Introduction of Employer-financed Medical Insurance Requirement for Foreign Workers
Print This Page Print This Page Email This Page Email This Page
13 September 2007
The Ministry of Manpower will require employers to purchase and maintain insurance for the medical expenses of foreign workers from 1 January 2008. This requirement is being implemented in tandem with the withdrawal of healthcare subsidies for foreigners , which was previously announced by the Ministry of Health. The requirement will apply to:
*
All new and existing foreign workers on Work Permit or S Pass from 1 January 2008.
*
All new foreign domestic workers, and existing foreign domestic workers when employers renew their Work Permits, from 1 January 2008.
Medical Insurance Requirement
2. The coverage must be at least $5,000 a year for each worker's inpatient care and day surgery during his/her stay in Singapore. The coverage amount is set at a basic level, and will be sufficient to cover nine out of every ten hospital bills for foreign workers, based on statistics from the Ministry of Health.
3. The requirement to purchase and maintain medical insurance will be included as a condition of a Work Permit or S Pass. This is in line with the employers' existing responsibility for the upkeep and maintenance of their foreign workers, including the provision of medical treatment.
Medical Insurance Plans
4. To help employers meet the medical insurance requirement, MOM has worked with insurers to make available suitable plans. Employers may consider purchasing insurance plans from NTUC Income Insurance Co-Operative Ltd, Great Eastern Life Assurance Co Ltd, or Overseas Assurance Corporation Ltd (as indicated below). These insurers have responded to MOM's Request for Proposal exercise with competitive plans. Employers may also choose other plans offered by any insurer, so long as it meets the coverage criteria.
Available plans for foreign workers:
*
Medical Insurance Scheme for Foreign Workers, by NTUC Income Insurance Co-operative Ltd (from as low as $58 per 12-month policy period)*
*
Foreign Workers Group Hospital and Surgical Plan, by Great Eastern Life Assurance Co Ltd (from as low as $80 per 12-month policy period)*
Available plans for foreign domestic workers:
*
Medical Insurance Scheme for Foreign Domestic Workers, by NTUC Income Insurance Co- operative Ltd (from as low as $120 per 26-month policy period)*
*
OAC Maid Supreme, by Overseas Assurance Corporation Ltd (from as low as $110 per 26-month policy period)
5. Further details on the medical insurance requirement will be sent to employers of foreign workers and foreign domestic workers. More information is also available on the Ministry's website or call call MOM Contact Centre at (65) 6438 5122.
(* Note: See Annex A for details. These are indicative prices, and direct comparisons are not meaningful because of different product features. Employers can contact the insurers for a detailed quotation.)
1 Hospital subsidies for foreigners (including foreign workers) will be withdrawn with effect from 1 January 2008
Annex A
AVAILABLE INSURANCE PLANS FOR EMPLOYERS OF FOREIGN WORKERS
(MOM's requirements are in Bold Italics - employers are free to decide on the other parameters, which could lower premium costs)
A.Medical Insurance Scheme for Foreign Workers
Name of Insurance Company
NTUC Income Insurance Co-Operative Ltd
Premium Rates
a) $75 to $125 - No co-insurance/deductible
b) $58 to $97 - Subject to 10% co-insurance or $500 deductible, whichever higher
(Rates are before GST, and are per 12 month policy period.)
Maximum Limit
$5000 per year for a) and b)
Benefits
Inpatient Care
Day Surgery
Surgery
90 Days Pre- and 90 Days Post-Hospitalisation Diagnostic Services and Treatment
Available Riders
Specialist Outpatient Care
Increase in Benefit Limit, up to an additional $5,000
Funeral Expense of up to $3,000
Critical Illness of up to $10,000 per policy year
1. The premium rates above are for general information and are non-guaranteed.
2. The above are subject to other terms and conditions as may be specified by NTUC Income Insurance Co-Operative Ltd.
3. For any enquiries or quotation, please contact NTUC Income Insurance Co-Operative Ltd.
B.Foreign Workers Group Hospital and Surgical Plan
Name of Insurance Company
Great Eastern Life Assurance Co Ltd
Premium Rates
$80 to $110 – No co-insurance/ deductible
(Rates are before GST, and are per 12 month policy period.)
Maximum Limit
$5,000 per year
Benefits
Inpatient Care
Day Surgery
Surgery
90 Days Pre- and 90 Days Post-Hospitalisation Diagnostic Services and Treatment
Funeral Expenses of $3000
Available Riders
Specialist Outpatient Care
Outpatient Kidney Dialysis and Cancer Treatment
Variations in Benefit Limit, Co-insurance or Deductibles
Per Disability Limits
Note:
1. The premium rates above are indicative and for general information. They are non-guaranteed.
2. The above are subject to other terms and conditions as may be specified by Great Eastern Life Assurance Co Ltd.
3. For any enquiries or quotation, please contact Great Eastern Life Assurance Co Ltd.
AVAILABLE INSURANCE PLANS FOR EMPLOYERS OF FOREIGN DOMESTIC WORKERS
(MOM's requirements are in Bold Italics - employers are free to decide on the other parameters, which could lower premium costs)
A.Medical Insurance Scheme for Foreign Domestic Workers
Name of Insurance Company
NTUC Income Insurance Co-Operative Ltd
Premium Rates
From $120 (inclusive of GST), per 26-month policy period
Maximum Limit
$5,000 per year
Co-insurance/ Deductible
Nil
Benefits
Inpatient Care
Day Surgery
90 Days Pre- and 90 Days Post-Hospitalisation Diagnostic Services and Treatment
Available Riders
Specialist Outpatient Care
Increase in Benefit Limit, up to an additional $5000
Funeral Expense of up to $3,000
Critical Illness of up to $10,000 per policy year
Useful Information
Note:
1. The premium rates provided above are for general information and are non-guaranteed.
2. The above are subject to other terms and conditions as may be specified by NTUC Income Insurance Co-Operative Ltd.
3. For any enquiries or quotation, please contact NTUC Income Insurance Co-Operative Ltd.
B.OAC Maid Supreme
Name of Insurance Company
Overseas Assurance Corporation Ltd
Premium Rates
$110 (inclusive of GST), per 26-month policy period
Maximum Limit
$5,000 per year
Co-insurance/ Deductible
Nil
Benefits
Inpatient Care
Day Surgery
Surgery
90 Days Pre- and 90 Days Post-Hospitalisation Diagnostic Services and Treatment
Useful Information
Note :
1. The premium rates provided above are indicative and for general information. They are non-guaranteed.
2. The above are subject to other terms and conditions as may be specified by Overseas Assurance Corporation Ltd.
3. Other plans are available. For any enquiries or quotation, please contact Overseas Assurance Corporation Ltd.
Circulars to Employers on Foreign Worker Medical Insurance
Circular to Employers (Foreign Worker) (79 Kb)
Circular to Employers (Foreign Domestic Worker) (78 Kb)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Rationale for Foreign Workers Medical Insurance
Details of Medical Insurance Requirement
Employers with Existing Medical Insurance
Submission of Medical Insurance Details
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HIGHLIGHTS
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* Loss of Deposit due to Financial Collapse of ANY_TRAVEL_AGENT registered and operating in Singapore (not restricted to NATAS Agents) IMPROVED!
* No Excess & No Age Limit
* Unlimited Emergency Medical Evacuation & Repatriation for BOTH plans
* Attractive premium for popular holiday & business destinations with our unique classification for Areas of travel e.g. for trips to USA, UAE, popular European countries
* Hospital Cash Allowance benefit that pays even when hospitalised back in Singapore
* Travel & Baggage Delay benefits that pays from 6 hours onwards and every 4 hours thereafter
* Trip Disruption that pays once hospilitalised overseas for more than 24 hours
* High limit for Rental Vehicle Excess Cover of S$750 for BOTH plans
* High limit for Loss or Damage to Baggage & Personal Effects of up to S$8,000
* The only policy that pays cash benefit for Travel Delay when departing from S’pore & Baggage Delay back in S’pore
* Additional Accommodation & Travelling Expenses payable if on doctor’s advice you are unable to complete the Journey due to a covered injury, sickness or disease
* Compassionate Visit by a Relative or Friend if you are hospitalised overseas & no other adult family member is with you up to S$25,000
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Personal Covers
* Personal Accident
* Medical Expenses Incurred Overseas
* Medical Expenses Incurred Upon Return To Singapore
* Emergency Medical Evacuation & Repatriation
* Hospitalisation Allowance
* Additional Accommodation And Travelling Expenses
* Guardian Angel for return of Dependent Children
* Compassionate Visit By A Relative
Inconvenience Covers
* Loss Or Damage To Baggage & Personal Effects
* Travel Document & Money
* Trip Cancellation / Curtailment / Disruption
Liability Cover
* Personal Liability/Family Liability
Cash Benefits
* Baggage Delay
* Travel Delay
* Delay Due To Hijack
* Loss Of Hotel Facilities
* Travel Misconnection Exceeding 6 Hours
* Kidnap Benefits
Bonus Cover
* Rental Vehicle Excess Cover
* Terrorism Cover
* Leisure Underwater Activities
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Individual Plan or Family Plan
ELIGIBILITY
* Insured Persons must be residing in Singapore who are Singaporeans, PRs or Foreigners with valid Employment Pass, Work Permit, Dependent Pass, Student Pass or Long Term Social Visit Pass, unless otherwise agreed.
* Application for Child below the age of 16 to be covered under an Individual plan must be made in the name of the parent or guardian. Limits applicable are those of child insured under a Family Plan.
* Policy must be effected before departure and Trip must depart from and end in Singapore
Family Plan
* Single Trip Plan – Any 1 or 2 adults traveling with any number of children can apply. The 2 adults need not be related but the children must be the legal child or ward (in the case of a guardian), grandchild, brother, sister, nephew, niece or cousin of either of the adults.
* Annual Multi-Trip Plan – For Insured, spouse and their dependent children. Trip undertaken by the Insured child must be made together with at least 1 insured adult under this plan.
* Child – Child insured under a Family Plan refers to dependent children below the age of 21 years old who are not married nor in employment throughout the policy period. For those in full-time tertiary institutions, the age limit will be extended to their 25th birthday.
Maximum Duration of Trip / Cancellation Refund
* Single Trip Plan – up to 182 days. There will be no refund allowed once the policy has been issued
* Annual Multi-Trip Plan – up to 90 days for each trip, unlimited number of trips allowed. - Refund is subject to the Company’s short period rates for cancellation within 2 months of cover
When you have more than 1 TravelJoy Policy covering the same Trip or another Personal policy with Tenet covering Terrorism, the policy with the highest limit respond to any claims made.
YES, I want to APPLY for TravelJoy.
Contact: Steven Chan Sing Far
Attentive Insurance Agencies Pte Ltd
Tel: 63232128
Fax: 63232129
email: csf.steven@gmail.com
Need travel insurance for your trip from Singapore?
TravelJoy, Singapore's premier travel insurance plan is the answer
Available now...
HIGHLIGHTS
Even the best-planned holiday can be affected by the unexpected. Don’t run the risk of ruining your precious holiday due to unforeseen events. Make TravelJoy your perfect companion for an enjoyable trip!
* Loss of Deposit due to Financial Collapse of ANY_TRAVEL_AGENT registered and operating in Singapore (not restricted to NATAS Agents) IMPROVED!
* No Excess & No Age Limit
* Unlimited Emergency Medical Evacuation & Repatriation for BOTH plans
* Attractive premium for popular holiday & business destinations with our unique classification for Areas of travel e.g. for trips to USA, UAE, popular European countries
* Hospital Cash Allowance benefit that pays even when hospitalised back in Singapore
* Travel & Baggage Delay benefits that pays from 6 hours onwards and every 4 hours thereafter
* Trip Disruption that pays once hospilitalised overseas for more than 24 hours
* High limit for Rental Vehicle Excess Cover of S$750 for BOTH plans
* High limit for Loss or Damage to Baggage & Personal Effects of up to S$8,000
* The only policy that pays cash benefit for Travel Delay when departing from S’pore & Baggage Delay back in S’pore
* Additional Accommodation & Travelling Expenses payable if on doctor’s advice you are unable to complete the Journey due to a covered injury, sickness or disease
* Compassionate Visit by a Relative or Friend if you are hospitalised overseas & no other adult family member is with you up to S$25,000
COVERAGE
TravelJoy offers you broad coverages with high limits. You are covered for:
Personal Covers
* Personal Accident
* Medical Expenses Incurred Overseas
* Medical Expenses Incurred Upon Return To Singapore
* Emergency Medical Evacuation & Repatriation
* Hospitalisation Allowance
* Additional Accommodation And Travelling Expenses
* Guardian Angel for return of Dependent Children
* Compassionate Visit By A Relative
Inconvenience Covers
* Loss Or Damage To Baggage & Personal Effects
* Travel Document & Money
* Trip Cancellation / Curtailment / Disruption
Liability Cover
* Personal Liability/Family Liability
Cash Benefits
* Baggage Delay
* Travel Delay
* Delay Due To Hijack
* Loss Of Hotel Facilities
* Travel Misconnection Exceeding 6 Hours
* Kidnap Benefits
Bonus Cover
* Rental Vehicle Excess Cover
* Terrorism Cover
* Leisure Underwater Activities
PREMIUM
You can get a QUICKQUOTE from our travel premium calculator or view the premium table
Individual Plan or Family Plan
ELIGIBILITY
* Insured Persons must be residing in Singapore who are Singaporeans, PRs or Foreigners with valid Employment Pass, Work Permit, Dependent Pass, Student Pass or Long Term Social Visit Pass, unless otherwise agreed.
* Application for Child below the age of 16 to be covered under an Individual plan must be made in the name of the parent or guardian. Limits applicable are those of child insured under a Family Plan.
* Policy must be effected before departure and Trip must depart from and end in Singapore
Family Plan
* Single Trip Plan – Any 1 or 2 adults traveling with any number of children can apply. The 2 adults need not be related but the children must be the legal child or ward (in the case of a guardian), grandchild, brother, sister, nephew, niece or cousin of either of the adults.
* Annual Multi-Trip Plan – For Insured, spouse and their dependent children. Trip undertaken by the Insured child must be made together with at least 1 insured adult under this plan.
* Child – Child insured under a Family Plan refers to dependent children below the age of 21 years old who are not married nor in employment throughout the policy period. For those in full-time tertiary institutions, the age limit will be extended to their 25th birthday.
Maximum Duration of Trip / Cancellation Refund
* Single Trip Plan – up to 182 days. There will be no refund allowed once the policy has been issued
* Annual Multi-Trip Plan – up to 90 days for each trip, unlimited number of trips allowed. - Refund is subject to the Company’s short period rates for cancellation within 2 months of cover
When you have more than 1 TravelJoy Policy covering the same Trip or another Personal policy with Tenet covering Terrorism, the policy with the highest limit respond to any claims made.
YES, I want to APPLY for TravelJoy.
Contact: Steven Chan Sing Far
Attentive Insurance Agencies Pte Ltd
Tel: 63232128
Fax: 63232129
email: csf.steven@gmail.com
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