Section 73September 19, 1991, Sec./Art. 73

Medical Allowance. – Foreign service personnel may be required by the Department concerned to subscribe to a medical insurance scheme available in the host country. Twenty-five percent (25%) of the corresponding premiums shall be payable by the personnel concerned and seventy-five (75) thereof shall be borne by the Government as its contribution.

In the event of illness or injury requiring hospitalization of a foreign service personnel, not as a result of vicious habits, intemperance or misconduct or his part, the Government shall reimburse the cost of medical expenses in accordance with the regulations prescribed in the first paragraph of the section: provided, that no medical insurance scheme is available in the post of assignment.

The medical expenses shall cover the cost of hospitalization and/or payment of the services of the attending physician, including travel expenses to and from the hospital or clinic, and such other incidental expenses as may be incurred in connection with such hospitalization treatment but not to exceed the amount as fixed pursuant to Section 64 hereof.

Only legal dependents of those mentioned in the first paragraph hereof living with the officer or employee at the post shall be entitled to the medical allowance.