The Livelihood Affairs Bureau of the Guangdong–Macao In-Depth Cooperation Zone in Hengqin together with Macau SAR’s Social Security Fund (FSS) jointly hosted a seminar on “Sickness Allowance under Macao’s Social Security System” at the Hengqin Citizen Service Centre on 8 April.
The seminar was aimed at promoting accurate understanding among medical institutions in the Cooperation Zone about the core requirements of Macau’s revised Social Security System, as well as to ensure effective implementation of the new law, according to a joint press release issued by the Cooperation Zone’s Livelihood Affairs Bureau and FSS.
The seminar provided a focused explanation to more than 70 medical institutions in the Cooperation Zone of the arrangements introduced in the revised Social Security System, which came into effect on 24 March, particularly highlighting the extension of the scope of recognised medical certificates required for sickness allowance to include those issued within the Cooperation Zone, the press release pointed out.
During the seminar, officials provided a comprehensive explanation of the legislative background, significance and key amendments to Macau’s Social Security System, with particular emphasis placed on practical aspects for medical institutions in the Cooperation Zone, including the standards for issuing medical certificates for sickness allowance, regulated procedures and the recognition of supporting documents.
Meanwhile, the Livelihood Affairs Bureau also emphasised requirements concerning the proper completion of certificates, their scope of use, obligations of medical institutions, routine management and archiving, as well as the consequences of non-compliance and associated legal responsibilities.
In addition, the seminar anticipated potential issues that medical institutions may encounter in the course of subsequent services and offered detailed clarifications. This further clarified operational requirements, ensuring that all institutions have an accurate understanding of the policy details and implement service procedures in a standardised manner. More details can be found via this link.
Source and Photo: FSS, Livelihood Affairs Bureau of the Guangdong–Macao In-Depth Cooperation Zone in Hengqin
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