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Changes to eligibility of cancer drugs for claims under MediShield Life

From next year, only those in list of clinically proven treatments are eligible

 Genevieve Cua
Published Tue, Aug 17, 2021 · 09:50 PM

    Singapore

    CANCER DRUG treatments are under scrutiny as a cause of soaring healthcare and claims costs. Current cancer patients will have to brace for changes.

    From September next year, outpatient cancer drugs will have to be included in a list of clinically proven and cost effective cancer drug treatments, in order to be eligible for claims under the MediShield Life.

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