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(iv) Expenses for the treatment of illness, injuries or disablement arising
from attempted suicide or self-inflicted injuries, performance of any
unlawful act, intoxication from excessive consumption of alcohol,
participation in any hazardous activities, any indiscretion or
carelessness of the Employee.
(v) Expenses for the treatment of mental or psychotic cases, congenial
cases, plastic surgery for beautification purpose etc.
(vi) Transportation charges for the purpose of seeking medical attention /
treatment.
(vii) Preventive medicines such as vaccinations, vitamins & supplements.

(viii) Expenses for drug rehabilitation programme
(ix) Treatment for HIV and sexually transmitted diseases
(x) Long term medication e.g. for illness such as hypertension, high
cholesterol, diabetes etc.

f) All claims must be supported by documentary evidence for the approval and
are inclusive of SST amount.

22. PROLONGED ILLNESS

a) A confirmed Employee who has been certified by the SOCSO Board or
Company’s panel doctor or Government Medical Officer to be suffering from
prolonged illness (such as tuberculosis, cancer, leukemia or other terminal
diseases) or due to industrial accidents which renders him incapable of
performing his duties, may be granted prolonged illness leave in addition to
the normal sick leave / hospitalisation leave, subject to the following
conditions.

During the first 6 months - paid prolonged illness leave on full pay
Next 3 months - half pay leave
Next 3 months - unpaid leave

b) This prolonged illness leave shall commence after an Employee has
exhausted all his annual leave and medical leave entitlement.

c) At the end of the twelve (12) months of prolonged illness leave and upon
certification and recommendation by the SOCSO Board or Company’s panel
doctor or Government Medical Officer, the Employee shall be medically
boarded out. The benefits payable shall be in accordance with section 20(b)
in this Handbook (Termination and Lay-Off Benefits).

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