TAIWAN – PM promises second-generation health programme to begin next year

Prime Minister Sean Chen confirmed that the second-generation health insurance programme will be implemented as per schedule starting 1st of January 2013.

 

A resolution passed on the 3rd of May mentioned that stock dividends should not be summed to calculations of supplementary premium rates, as it is difficult in collecting them.

 

The biggest modification the updated insurance programme would have will be the addition of supplementary premiums.

 

A two percent supplementary would be charged on bonuses greater than four months salary, income from part-time jobs and performances, stock and cash dividends, interest revenue and rental income, according to the Bureau of National Health Insurance.