From 1 July 2023, MOM will enhance the minimum medical insurance (MI) required for all new and existing Work Permit holders in two stages as shown below:
To implement for MI policies, renewals or extensions with start date effective from Enhanced MI requirements
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1 July 2023 (Stage 1) | Introduction of a co-payment element* for employers and insurers for claim amounts above $15,000, up to an annual claim limit of at least $60,000 |
1 July 2025 (Stage 2) | - Standardization of allowable exclusion clauses
- Introduction of age-differentiated premiums for those aged 50 and below, and those aged above 50
- Requirement for insurers to reimburse hospitals directly upon the admissibility of the claim
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*Co-payment of 75% by insurers (and 25% by employers) for claim amounts above the first $15,000.
You must ensure that the medical insurance policies for your Work Permit holders with
start dates effective on or after 1 July 2023 and 1 July 2025 minimally comply with Stage 1 and Stage 2 requirements respectively.