6ME guide

Six-Monthly Medical Examination for a Maid: 6ME Source Checks

Use MOM's 6ME pages for timing and consequence checks, while keeping medical records private.

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Quick answer

6ME is a regulatory check, not a public medical discussion

MOM's six-monthly medical examination page controls the 6ME source path for MDWs [mom-fdw-six-monthly-medical-examination].

MOM also has a missed-6ME FAQ and a separate pre-employment medical examination page, so employers should not mix those topics [mom-fdw-missed-6me-faq][mom-fdw-medical-examination].

Decision point	What to check	Source
6ME	Use MOM's 6ME page for recurring check requirements.	[mom-fdw-six-monthly-medical-examination]
Missed 6ME	Use MOM's missed-6ME FAQ for consequence and next-step context.	[mom-fdw-missed-6me-faq]
Pre-employment medical	Use the medical examination page for arrival/issuance medical checks.	[mom-fdw-medical-examination]
Privacy	Keep medical records out of public contact.	/privacy-security

Official sources

MOM remains the source of truth

This page is a plain-language orientation layer. Open the linked MOM pages before relying on time-sensitive requirements, timings, amounts, fees, or process details.

Six-monthly medical examination for MDWs

6ME timing and employer duty to send the helper. [mom-fdw-six-monthly-medical-examination]

What if an MDW misses 6ME

MOM consequence and next-step context when 6ME is missed. [mom-fdw-missed-6me-faq]

Medical examination for MDWs

Pre-employment medical examination timing before permit issuance. [mom-fdw-medical-examination]

Source map

The source checks behind the decision

Use this table as an orientation map before documents or private records move.

Decision point	What to check	Source
6ME	Use MOM's 6ME page for recurring check requirements.	[mom-fdw-six-monthly-medical-examination]
Missed 6ME	Use MOM's missed-6ME FAQ for consequence and next-step context.	[mom-fdw-missed-6me-faq]
Pre-employment medical	Use the medical examination page for arrival/issuance medical checks.	[mom-fdw-medical-examination]
Privacy	Keep medical records out of public contact.	/privacy-security

Practical reading

How to read this guide safely

The public page should reduce confusion without turning into case-specific advice.

Keep the medical lane private

A public website is not the place for medical documents or diagnoses.

Separate 6ME from pre-employment medical

They are different MOM topics with different source pages.

Act early

Use MOM reminders and source pages before deadlines create pressure.

Route sequence

A careful sequence before follow-up

Work from source to route to private follow-up.

Open MOM's 6ME page.

If a 6ME was missed, open MOM's missed-6ME FAQ.

If the helper is newly arrived, check the medical examination page instead.

Describe the broad paperwork question without medical details.

Move medical records only through approved private follow-up.

Before contact

Pre-contact checklist

Use this checklist before sending a public enquiry.

6ME page checked.

Missed-6ME FAQ checked if relevant.

Pre-employment medical page checked if arrival is involved.

No diagnosis or medical advice requested publicly.

No medical records attached.

Timing and route clarified before private follow-up.

Blocked claims

Claims this page keeps out

Some claims need source evidence, owner approval, or private case review before they can be used.

This page keeps those claims out of public copy.

This guide does not provide medical advice.

This guide does not interpret test results.

This guide does not resolve a missed-6ME case.

This guide does not replace MOM or a doctor.

Guided pathways

Choose the next safe route

Move from reading to the closest guide or service page.

Paperwork support

Related service route for a careful first enquiry.

maid employer responsibilities singapore

Related source-led guide for the next decision.

Privacy

Related service route for a careful first enquiry.

Contact

Related service route for a careful first enquiry.

Employer questions

FAQ

Short answers, source-linked where needed.

What is 6ME?

Use MOM's six-monthly medical examination page for the current requirement and source details [mom-fdw-six-monthly-medical-examination].

What if 6ME was missed?

MOM's missed-6ME FAQ explains the consequence and next-step context [mom-fdw-missed-6me-faq].

Is 6ME the same as the arrival medical examination?

No. Use MOM's medical examination page for pre-employment medical context [mom-fdw-medical-examination].

Can I send medical results first?

No. Keep medical records for the correct private follow-up.

Does this guide give medical advice?

No. It is source-led route orientation only.

Claim boundary

What this guide does not claim

Some claims need separate evidence and approval.

6ME statements stay tied to MOM.
No medical advice or result interpretation is provided.
No private medical records are requested publicly.

Official source links

Last checked: 2026-06-17. Open the official source before relying on time-sensitive details.

Authority Official sources

Checked 2026-06-17

Link mode Direct source

MOM.gov.sg [mom-fdw-six-monthly-medical-examination]

MOM: Six-monthly medical examination for MDWs

6ME timing and employer duty to send the helper.

Open MOM source Checked 2026-06-17. Source key: [mom-fdw-six-monthly-medical-examination].

MOM.gov.sg [mom-fdw-missed-6me-faq]

MOM: What if an MDW misses 6ME

MOM consequence and next-step context when 6ME is missed.

Open MOM source Checked 2026-06-17. Source key: [mom-fdw-missed-6me-faq].

MOM.gov.sg [mom-fdw-medical-examination]

MOM: Medical examination for MDWs

Pre-employment medical examination timing before permit issuance.

Open MOM source Checked 2026-06-17. Source key: [mom-fdw-medical-examination].

MOM.gov.sg [mom-fdw-key-facts]

MOM: Work Permit for MDW key facts

High-level Work Permit facts, levy, insurance, and pass context.

Open MOM source Checked 2026-06-17. Source key: [mom-fdw-key-facts].

Privacy boundary

Read first. Send documents later.

Use guides to understand the route. Keep private records for the right follow-up.

No public document uploads.
No helper CV, passport, permit, medical, payment, salary, insurance, or identity files in first contact.

Guided pathways

Employer duties and care

Stay in the closest decision lane, then return to the directory when the question changes.

Employer responsibilities

Maid Employer Responsibilities in Singapore

Employer duties start before paperwork

Rest day

Maid Rest Day in Singapore

Rest day questions should start from MOM's employer guide

Salary payment

Maid Salary Payment in Singapore

Salary questions need source checking and privacy care

Maid levy

Maid Levy in Singapore

Levy details are time-sensitive, so this page points you to MOM

All guide routes

Return to the guide directory for the full source-led route map.

Next action

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Send the broad question, timing, and preferred reply method. Private records can wait for the correct follow-up path.

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