Did you know that if you’re a Singapore citizen or permanent resident, you’re covered under MediShield Life?
The lifelong health insurance scheme helps to pay for expensive hospital bills and select costly outpatient treatments, but it can be confusing.
We debunk some common myths so you can understand MediShield Life better.
1. MediShield Life alone provides enough coverage
To decide whether the scheme’s coverage is enough for your needs, it’s best to look at how much MediShield Life covers you. Here’s the breakdown:
| Inpatient Treatment |
| Daily ward and treatment charges |
| Normal ward |
S$800/day |
| Intensive Care Unit (ICU) ward |
S$2,200/day |
| Community hospital |
S$430/day |
| Surgical procedures |
S$240 – S$2,600 |
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