The Foreign Workers Compensation Scheme (FWCS) provides foreign workers for personal accident and repatriation benefits due to an accident arising out of or during his course of employment. Under Section 26 of the Workmen’s Compensation (Amendment) Act 1996, it is mandatory for Employers to insure all their foreign workers under the FWCS.
Coverage:
- Accidental death
- Medical expenses
- Permanent disablement
- Repatriation due to death or permanent disablement
- Temporary loss of income due to temporary disablement