Singapore: Increased mandatory medical insurance for foreign employees
Description
On 25 September 2009, the Ministry of Manpower announced an increase in the mandatory medical insurance companies have to provide for foreign employees.
From 1 January 2010, companies have to insure holders of foreign work permits against medical costs up to S$ 15'000. It is the first raise of minimum insurance coverage for foreign employees since the requirement was introduced in 2008. Prior to the new regulation, companies were required to insure their foreign employees with a minimum coverage of S$ 5'000.
Any Evidence-Based Deliberation:
| Question | Result |
|---|---|
| Is there anything in the public record to suggest that evidence of the effectiveness of the proposed measure was considered during official deliberations? | |
| Is there any evidence that alternatives to the proposed measure were considered? | |
| Is there anything in the public record that suggests that empirical evidence informed the comparison across the alternatives available to government? | |
| Was such evidence identified? | |
| Is such evidence publicly available? | |
| Did the official decision-maker in question provide an explanation as to why a chosen measure was favoured over alternatives? | |
| Is there any evidence to suggest that potentially affected trading partners were consulted before the measures were taken? | |
| Is there any evidence that safeguards have been put in place to ensure that implementation of the initiative is transparent and non-discriminatory? | |
| Did the government state its intention to review the measure within one year of implementation? |
Date Discovered:
Implemented: Yes
Date of inception: 1 Jan 2010
GTA Evaluation: Red
Source:
Ministry of Manpower. (25 September 2009). Obligations of Employers of Foreign Workers Tweaked. Available at http://www.mom.gov.sg/Home/Pages/Press_Release/20090925-FWMISB.html
Government Response:
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