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As 2018 draws to a close, the government has introduced and updated many policies and systems for the new year. The following nine items cover salary, transportation, environmental protection, healthcare, and more. Check out these major new measures for 2019.
1.Minimum Wage Increased
The minimum wage will be raised again in 2019. The monthly salary increases from NT$22,000 to NT$23,100, and the hourly wage goes up from NT$140 to NT$150.
The minimum wage rises from 22K to 23.1K. (Photo / Pixabay)
2.Invoice Prize Redemption Service
The post office prize redemption service will end on December 28 of this year. In the future, aside from redeeming prizes online via APP, those under NT$1,000 can be claimed at the four major convenience store chains, PX Mart, and A.mart. Other prizes will be redeemed through banks and financial institutions such as First Bank and Chang Hwa Bank.
3.Income Tax Exemption Thresholds
Individuals earning an annual salary under NT$408,000 or a monthly salary under NT$30,000, dual-income households earning under NT$816,000 annually, and dual-income families with four members earning under NT$1,232,000 per year are exempt from paying income tax.
Invoice prize redemption handled by convenience stores and banks. (Photo / MOOK Scenic Spots House)
4.Mandatory ABS for Motorcycles
Starting in 2019, newly manufactured motorcycles with engines over 126cc must be equipped with an anti-lock braking system (ABS). Motorcycles under 125cc are required to have either ABS or CBS installed. Vehicles already registered are not subject to the retroactive rule.
5.Reporting Violations Becomes Real-Name Based
To prevent anonymous malicious reports that make law enforcement verification difficult, reporting traffic violations in 2019 will require real-name registration. Reports must include valid identity proof to be accepted.
Motorcycles must be equipped with ABS systems. (Photo / http://chiculture.egloos.com)
6.Ban on Single-Use Straws
Starting July 1, 2019, public sector offices, schools, department stores, and chain fast-food restaurants will no longer provide single-use plastic straws.
7.Non-Passbook Deposits Require Information Retention
For non-passbook deposits exceeding NT$30,000, the remitter’s identity information must be retained.
Public sector offices, schools, and major retailers will ban plastic straws starting July 1. (Photo / Yifang Fruit Tea)
8.60Pharmacy Drug Rejections Now Out-of-Pocket
To prevent waste of national health insurance and drug abuse, in 2019, 60 categories totaling 6,500 types of medications will be closely monitored. If there's no valid reason for repeated prescriptions, the doctor’s drug claim may be rejected, and patients will need to pay out of pocket.
9.Patient Autonomy Act Takes Effect
Patients who have made advance medical directives can decide whether to accept or refuse life-sustaining treatments or other medical care, including end-of-life decisions, in the event of accidents or serious illnesses.
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