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SINGAPORE - Compensation for injured military servicemen is "significantly higher" than amounts disbursed under the Work Injury Compensation Act and by the civil courts.
This was revealed by Defence Minister Ng Eng Hen, with reference to the long-term medical expenses and cost of living of injured navy serviceman Jason Chee.
Mr Chee, 29, was caught between a motorised winch and a rope on board a warship on Dec 10, resulting in the loss of both his legs, left arm and three fingers on his right hand.
Dr Ng said that the Defence Ministry will typically pay for all medical bills incurred by injured servicemen during treatment in public hospitals or clinics.
In addition, a lump-sum amount - based on the degree of permanent disability - will be awarded as compensation.
This amount is doubled in the event of disabilities resulting from military training or operations, he said.
Dr Ng said: "The Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) will aim to re-deploy disabled servicemen to vocations that fit their abilities."
He added that the SAF Benevolent Fund provides discretionary amounts in welfare support to injured servicemen.
"For example, a serviceman with total permanent disability will receive a one-off grant, as well as a monthly allowance for at least three years," he said.
Dr Ng did not reveal the exact amount Mr Chee will receive, but said the "base layer" is compatible with that of the Act, with additional amounts that are "much more generous".
Under the Act, compensation for permanent incapacity can range from $73,000 to $218,000.
An additional 25 per cent is awarded if an injured employee suffers total permanent incapacity.
This was revealed by Defence Minister Ng Eng Hen, with reference to the long-term medical expenses and cost of living of injured navy serviceman Jason Chee.
Mr Chee, 29, was caught between a motorised winch and a rope on board a warship on Dec 10, resulting in the loss of both his legs, left arm and three fingers on his right hand.
Dr Ng said that the Defence Ministry will typically pay for all medical bills incurred by injured servicemen during treatment in public hospitals or clinics.
In addition, a lump-sum amount - based on the degree of permanent disability - will be awarded as compensation.
This amount is doubled in the event of disabilities resulting from military training or operations, he said.
Dr Ng said: "The Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) will aim to re-deploy disabled servicemen to vocations that fit their abilities."
He added that the SAF Benevolent Fund provides discretionary amounts in welfare support to injured servicemen.
"For example, a serviceman with total permanent disability will receive a one-off grant, as well as a monthly allowance for at least three years," he said.
Dr Ng did not reveal the exact amount Mr Chee will receive, but said the "base layer" is compatible with that of the Act, with additional amounts that are "much more generous".
Under the Act, compensation for permanent incapacity can range from $73,000 to $218,000.
An additional 25 per cent is awarded if an injured employee suffers total permanent incapacity.
