Being hospitalized is no fun and having to worry about that hospital bill, no matter big or small, can make it worse. Fortunately Singaporeans enjoy heavy subsidies in public hospitals, especially in class B2 and C wards.
A Shield plan is designed to cover major/catastrophic events related to Hospitalisation & Surgery (H&S). It is not meant to cover minor ailments and visits to General Practitioners. CPF Board operates the CPF Medishield, which covers up to 80% of your bills...
Having addressed the healthcare financing system in Singapore, Singaporeans would still want to know the answer to - who pays their medical bills? The straight answer to this is “whether it is the government, Medisave, employers, or insurance...
Health insurance is an important topic which can mystify the best of us. What if you have a pre-existing condition? What kind of coverage is desirable for your age group? Read our Expert Q&A now >>
Singapore offers universal healthcare coverage to our citizens, with a financing system anchored on the twin philosophies of individual responsibility and affordable healthcare for all. This is done by implementing different tiers of protection...Read our Expert Q&A now >>
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