Insurance
Should I get a rider on my Integrated Shield plan?
By Singapore's Budget Babe  •  June 5, 2021
The Ministry of Health (MOH) announced several new changes to MediShield Life earlier this year, in light of rising healthcare costs that they say necessitated higher premiums. As a result, some consumers are now having difficulty keeping up with the rise in their insurance premiums. The question on everyone’s mind is thus whether MediShield Life is sufficient, or if one still needs a private Integrated Shield plan (IP) to supplement it. In this article, I will address that issue, as well as whether your IP riders still make sense from here.

This is Part 2 of a series on hospitalisation coverage and medical insurance in Singapore. Click to view Part 1 here.

Healthcare costs have been rising. As a result, with larger claims being made against both MediShield Life and private insurers, consumers like you and I have been paying higher premiums for healthcare protection in the past

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By Singapore's Budget Babe
Budget Babe is an ordinary lady striving to achieve financial freedom in Singapore before the age of 45. She is always looking for cost-effective ways to live a fulfilling life in amidst Singapore's rising costs, and writes in order to empower fellow Singaporeans on taking charge of their own lives and finances. The final goal is to eventually break free from the competitive rat race. Will I meet you there? ...
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