Medical Schemes
The Welfare Committee has reviewed its Medical Scheme for seafarers, since 1st July 2023.
Under this scheme the beneficiary will be refunded 80% of costs incurred for medical treatment up to a maximum of Rs 17,000 to registered RETIRED seafarers ONLY every calendar year.
Also note that the same is applied to the seafarers’ spouse for their medical. treatment.
Eligibility and criteria
- The beneficiary should be registered as retired seafarer with the Seafarers’ Welfare Fund.
- The beneficiary should not be covered under any similar scheme with his employer or elsewhere.