Cost of getting a live-in maid

[chubbysan]

how about her medical cost if she fall sick??

 

[kellyst]

insurance should cover the bulk (if not all) of the cost. but you have to be sure to follow restrictions as listed in the terms (in panel, out of panel doctor etc.) we've never had too much trouble claiming for doc visits etc.

 

[fennho]

who do we go for insurance? Oh u mean we pay the insurance and she will get like a card or something for her to see a panel of doc as and when she's sick? Does the agency help to arrange this for us?

 

[carang]

agencies will usually offer insurance

and $550/month is VERY expensive. we took the expensive deal for our helper, so that it included dental as well... i think it was $750 for a year!

 

[motherOF2]

Did any of u send your helper for a medical checkup? The reason I'm asking is that since we have a very young toddler and a baby on the way, I would feel better if she gets an all clear for her health.
Could someone recommend me a clinic which you have sent your helper to and how much is the checkup package?
Thank you very much for your input.

 

[carang]

they HAVE to have a medical check in order to get a visa....

 

[peainpod]

Did any of u send your helper for a medical checkup? The reason I'm asking is that since we have a very young toddler and a baby on the way, I would feel better if she gets an all clear for her health.
Could someone recommend me a clinic which you have sent your helper to and how much is the checkup package?
Thank you very much for your input.

I just finished arranging our helper to do a check-up here.
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Their pre-employment pckg for DH (WE5A) includes all the routine stuff: HIV, Hep B, Pregnancy test, Xray etc.
Cost is HK$555

(Ideally you should send the DH to this checkup before signing the contract with her. We didn't think about doing this till after we hired her but at least even then, it'll - hopefully - give you some peace of mind.)

 

[bekyboo44]

I meant $550 a year! I just got it online with HSBC.

 

[Sleuth]

Whilst totaling up your costs, don't you have to provide a flight home every year? (Not expensive, but neither is the insurance.)

 

[shri]

Whilst totaling up your costs, don't you have to provide a flight home every year? (Not expensive, but neither is the insurance.)

Ticket home every 2 years. A lot of Expats who go home during the summer and xmas send their helpers home too. Its entirely up to you.