Data on Annual Premiums of Medical Insurance Policies for EP holders by Percentile, and Mandating Companies to Provide Medical Insurance Coverage

Mr Chua Kheng Wee Louis asked the Minister for Manpower (a) whether the Government has data on the current (i) 25th percentile (ii) median (iii) average and (iv) 75th percentile for annual premiums of medical insurance policies for foreign employment pass (EP) holders; and (b) whether the Government is considering mandating companies to provide medical insurance coverage for EP holders who do not have existing medical insurance coverage.

Dr Tan See Leng: The Ministry of Manpower (MOM) does not track the annual premiums of medical insurance policies for Employment Pass (EP) Holders.

MOM does not intend to require employers to purchase medical insurance for EP Holders. Unlike Work Permit Holders and S Pass Holders, EP Holders are subject to a higher salary threshold and have the means to purchase their own insurance.