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.

Introduction of Employer-financed Medical Insurance Requirement for Foreign Workers

Rationale for Foreign Workers Medical Insurance

Details of Medical Insurance Requirement

Employers with Existing Medical Insurance

Submission of Medical Insurance Details