The medical insurance requirement provides cover for a migrant domestic worker (MDW)'s inpatient care and day surgery expenses, including hospital bills for conditions that may not be work-related.
It serves a different purpose from the other employer-paid insurance requirements, such as:
- Work injury compensation insurance. This covers compensation, including medical expenses, for work-related injuries only. It also applies to both local and migrant workers.
- Personal accident insurance for MDWs. This insures against accidental death and permanent disablement, not medical expenses.