Hong Kong Ordinances

PNEUMOCONIOSIS AND MESOTHELIOMA (COMPENSATION) ORDINANCE - SECT 11

Compensation for constant attention

(Past version on 30/06/1997).

(1) Where the incapacity which results from pneumoconiosis or mesothelioma (or
both) is of such a nature that the person is unable to perform the essential
actions of life without the care and attention of another person, in addition
to any compensation under the other provisions of this Ordinance, compensation
in respect of such care and attention shall be payable under this section.
(Amended 6 of 2008 s. 11)

(1A) Compensation under this section shall not be payable in respect of any
continuous period in excess of 1 month for which a person is receiving
medical treatment as an in-patient in a hospital unless the Board in its
discretion otherwise directs. (Added 54 of 1993 s. 8)

(2) Compensation under this section shall be a monthly amount in accordance
with Part IV of the First Schedule. (Amended 54 of 1993 s. 8)