MediSave withdrawal limits to be raised for some outpatient bills
Singapore is working to ensure its healthcare system remains affordable and sustainable in the long run. This, amid growing healthcare inflation as the nation's population ages. Health Minister Ong Ye Kung revealed that his ministry's spending has more than doubled over the past decade to S$21 billion this year. Among the measures: The annual MediSave withdrawal limit for outpatient treatments will be increased, with withdrawal limits for MRI and CT scans doubling to S$600 from next year. More than half a million patients are expected to benefit from the change. Sabrina Ng reports.
Singapore is working to ensure its healthcare system remains affordable and sustainable in the long run. This, amid growing healthcare inflation as the nation's population ages. Health Minister Ong Ye Kung revealed that his ministry's spending has more than doubled over the past decade to S$21 billion this year. Among the measures: The annual MediSave withdrawal limit for outpatient treatments will be increased, with withdrawal limits for MRI and CT scans doubling to S$600 from next year. More than half a million patients are expected to benefit from the change. Sabrina Ng reports.
Popular Shows
