Lindung 24 Jam offers income support, rehab after accidents
KUALA LUMPUR: An accident can turn a worker’s life upside down, with recovery often requiring more than medical treatment. Social Security Organisation (Perkeso) group chief executive officer Datuk Seri Dr Mohammed Azman Aziz Mohammed said its Lindung 24 Jam scheme provides eligible workers with access to treatment and rehabilitation following accidents occurring outside working hours.
The Lindung 24 Jam scheme, introduced by the Social Security Organisation (Perkeso) on June 1, provides income support and rehabilitation for workers who suffer accidents outside working hours. This scheme complements Perkeso's existing protections by offering treatment and rehabilitation equipment, injury-related implants, physical rehabilitation at Perkeso-managed centres, and vocational support to help workers return to their normal lives and jobs.
The scheme aims to address the broader impact of accidents on workers' income and family financial well-being, as the burden of medical bills can extend beyond the initial medical treatment to affect daily expenses and family support.
Brief written by urgent.news from New Straits Times's own syndicated text. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.
