Healthcare costs

Having seen clients caught off guard, providers of such services discuss challenges and share tips for caregivers

Industry margins are thin, and part of 2025’s performance likely came from the premium increases in September 2024

While some companies are willing to help such workers, efforts remain inconsistent

It is exploring setting benchmarks in cost components other than doctor’s fees

Riders are cheaper but increase out-of-pocket costs. Is the switch worth it? What are the hidden costs and cancer coverage changes?

The proposed hospital would have a capacity for between 300 and 400 hospital beds

Singapore is expected to reach ‘super-aged’ status this year, and an ageing population will suffer more chronic diseases and need healthcare

This comes after launch of new, cheaper riders which do not cover deductibles, the latest effort to curb ‘buffet syndrome’

All seven insurers will be launching new Integrated Shield Plan rider products by Apr 1