Table 2.

Key elements of healthcare financing for male work permit holders in Singapore

Not eligible for subsidised healthcare. Prices set by market.

Not eligible for Medisave, Medishield, or Medifund.

Employment of Foreign Manpower Act (Ministry of Manpower 2015): Employers’ responsibility for costs of work permit holders’ medical treatment (both work-related and non-work-related).

Mandatory medical insurance SGD 15,000 (Ministry of Manpower 2019f): Covers: inpatient care, day surgery Does not cover: outpatient care (primary care or specialist care) Co-payment by male work permit holders is limited to 10% of worker’s monthly salary, for 6 months

Mandatory workplace injury compensation insurance SGD 36,000 (Ministry of Manpower 2018)