Israel

Fixed sum of 14,000 shekels (S$5,500) from the government

Free health insurance for several years

Free transplant surgery, health checks and psychiatric treatment

Merit certificate from the government

Saudi Arabia

Fixed sum of 50,000 riyals (S$20,000) from the government

Free lifetime medical care

Iran

Fixed sum of US$1,200 (S$1,800) from the government

Free health insurance

An additional gift - usually cash - from the recipient

Czech Republic

Reimbursement for loss of income up to a maximum of 92 hours

Reimbursement of travel expenses but only for public transport

Reimbursement for refreshments

Spain

Compensation for loss of earnings but only for self-employed people who do not have a basic salary

Compensation for accommodation

Time off work, but has to be certified by doctor first

Italy, Hungary, Denmark and Cyprus

Expenses can be reimbursed only if documented and at actual cost

This story was first published in thesundaytimes on Nov 9, 2008.

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