Key changes and Timeline
A summary of the key changes and the timeline is shown below:
1 Jan 2020 |
New compensation and medical expense limits under WICA 2019. |
1 Apr 2020 |
Mandatory insurance extended to non-manual employees earning a monthly salary of up to $2,100. |
1 Sep 2020 |
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1 Jan 2021 |
Insurer-related
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1 Apr 2021 |
The salary threshold for mandatory insurance for non-manual employees increases to $2,600 per month. |
1 Jan 2022 |
All to be insured under policies that comply with compulsory terms i.e. WICA-approved, and be issued by Designated Insurers. |