Claims & Support

Maid Insurance Claims & Support

Overview

If your domestic helper is injured, falls ill, is hospitalised, or passes away unexpectedly, ECICS is here to support you through a compassionate and straightforward claims process.

Common Types of Claims

Accidental injury or Medical Treatment
Wages and levy reimbursement during hospitalisation
Hospitalisation or surgery
Repatriation expenses
Death or permanent disability
Coverage varies by plan.
Please refer to your policy schedule for details.

How to Make a Claim

Please notify our Claims Department within 21 days of the incident that gives rise to a claim.

Our claims team will review and get in touch if clarification or further documentation is needed.

What to Prepare

To help us assess your claim, please prepare the following documents (where applicable):
Copy of the helper’s Work Permit
Completed ECICS Maid Insurance Claim Form
Original medical bills and invoices
Medical Certificate / In-patient Discharge Summary
(If company-owned vehicle)
Medical report
(if applicable)
Evidence of salary payments or levy
(e.g., bank statements, MOM levy printout)
Police report or death certificate
(for serious cases)
Additional documents
(may be requested based on the nature of the claim)

Still Need Help?

Have questions or need further assistance with your Maid Insurance Claim?

Call our hotline: +65 6206 5588

OR

Email: claims@ecics.com.sg

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between Outpatient Medical Expenses (For Accident) and Hospital & Surgical Expenses?

• Outpatient Medical Expenses (For Accident) cover medical bills for outpatient treatments that arise solely from Accident. For example, your FDW accidentally scalds her hand while cooking and requires dressing for the burn.• Hospital & Surgical Expenses cover inpatient medical bills for treatments related to both accidents and illnesses.

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If I cancel my policy, will I be entitled to a refund?

Refund Policy (Upon Policy Termination):0 to 30 days in force – 80% refund of premium31 to 90 days in force – 50% refund of premium91 to 180 days in force – 30% refund of premium181 days and beyond – No refund100% of the premium will be refunded if:a) The Policy is cancelled within 90 days from the policy effective date and replaced with a new ECICS Enhanced MaidAssure policy; orb) The In-Principal Approval (IPA) is terminated and the FDW did not enter Singapore.Provided there shall be no refund if: • Any claim has been made or has arisen under the Policy; or • The premium refund is less than $27.25 (inclusive of GST). Please refer to General Conditions point 19 of the policy wording for the full cancellation terms and conditions.

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Can I make amendments to the policy after I’ve purchased the insurance?

Certain amendments (e.g., typo error in name or passport number or change in effective date) can be made before the policy effective date. However, a re-transmission to MOM may be required depending on the type of amendment.

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What is MOM's Enhanced Medical Insurance Requirements?

To implement for MI policies, renewals or extensions with start date effective from:1 July 2023 (Stage 1)• Introduction of a co-payment element* for employers and insurers for amounts above $15,000, up to an annual claim limit of at least $60,0001 July 2025 (Stage 2)• Standardisation of allowable exclusion clauses• Introduction of age-differentiated premiums for those aged 50 and below, and those aged above 50• Requirement for insurers to reimburse hospitals directly upon the admissibility of the claimPlease visit MOM's website here for more information on the MI enhancements.

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How do I determine the effective date of the policy?

Here's how you can determine the effective date based on each situation:For New FDW:The policy's effective date should be the date your FDW arrives in Singapore. This ensures that insurance coverage begins when the FDW starts her employment duties upon arrival in the country.For Transferred FDW:The policy's effective date should be the day you wish to apply for the issuance of her work permit at MOM. This ensures that insurance coverage is in place when the FDW's work permit is processed and approved for transfer to your employment.For Renewal FDW:The policy's effective date should be one day after the current work permit's expiry date. This ensures that insurance coverage seamlessly continues without any gaps when renewing the FDW's work permit for continued employment.

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