Healthcare costs

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

An AI tool to help doctors flag Healthier SG enrollees at high risk of chronic disease will also be rolled out

Private hospital IP rider premiums have grown at an average of 17% annually for the past three years, double that of IP premiums