Exemption from paying increased General Healthcare System Contributions for a period of three months as a measure to counter the economic impact of COVID-19 disease.

02 Apr Exemption from paying increased General Healthcare System Contributions for a period of three months as a measure to counter the economic impact of COVID-19 disease.

In the context of tackling the economic impact of the COVID-19 disease, the House of Representatives on 27/3/2020 has approved the decision to exempt from payment of the increased GHS contribution for a period of 3 months

The rates of the GHS Contributions are set as follows:

In the event where businesses/employers have already proceeded with the implementation of the reduced rates for March 2020, the 3-month period applies from 1 March 2020 to 31^st May 2020 for those businesses/employers only.

In the event where the reduced rates have not been applied for March 2020, the 3-month period applies from 1 April 2020 to 30 June 2020.