Written by Wilfred Ling Friday, 08 April 2011
It cost $13,000 in a ‘C’ class ward for just 3 days which she cannot afford. This was reported in Straits Times 8 April 2011 entitled “I Want to See My Family”. This is likely due to the fact that Ms Peneakchanasak Nitcharee, a foreign student who has her legs amputated after falling into the MRT track, was not entitled to any government subsidy. Many foreigners are not aware that with effect from October 2007, they do not enjoy any government subsidy with the exception of emergency services at the hospital A&E. Source: HERE
This is a reminder of the importance of financial planning. Without having a suitable insurance, this is the risk that foreigners face every day in Singapore. Foreign students have to buy medical insurance when they are studying here. The problem is that many schools actually sell them ......