By: Adrian Khiat On 11th April, our Health Minister, Khaw Boon Wan announced to unionist during a dialogue session about a proposed Medishield reform. The cover will be enhanced but with an increased of premium. The last reform was in July 2005 where Medishield was improved and all private plans are being integrated with Medishield. What are the plus points of this proposed reform? 1) Normal wards daily limits * Increase from $250/day to $450/day 2) ICU wards daily limits * Increase from $500/day to $900/day 3) Surgical procedures * Increase from Max $720 to $800 per hospitalisation 4) Implants and Medical Consumables * Increase from $2,500 to $8,000 5) Chemotheraphy * 7 days max from $150 to $270 * 28 days max from $700 to $1,280 6) Radiotheraphy * Per Treatment from Max $1,000 to $1,800 What are the Minus points of this reform? Read more...