Rahayu Mahzam on MediShield Life and IP coverage
The MediShield Life scheme is undergoing a comprehensive review to ensure it continues to protect Singaporeans against large medical bills, as bills increase and the healthcare landscape evolves. Coverage may be broadened and claim limits may need to go up when the review is completed this year, said Minister of State for Health Rahayu Mahzam. At the same time, when it comes to Integrated Shield Plans (IPs), “many people pay for protection that they do not use”, she said. Ms Rahayu said the Ministry of Health (MOH) will do more to help consumers understand their own needs and choose the right health insurance to buy. It will work with the CPF Board and Life Insurance Association on this, in addition to existing resources, she said. Ms Rahayu was responding to an MP’s questions in Parliament on Monday (Sep 9).
The MediShield Life scheme is undergoing a comprehensive review to ensure it continues to protect Singaporeans against large medical bills, as bills increase and the healthcare landscape evolves. Coverage may be broadened and claim limits may need to go up when the review is completed this year, said Minister of State for Health Rahayu Mahzam. At the same time, when it comes to Integrated Shield Plans (IPs), “many people pay for protection that they do not use”, she said. Ms Rahayu said the Ministry of Health (MOH) will do more to help consumers understand their own needs and choose the right health insurance to buy. It will work with the CPF Board and Life Insurance Association on this, in addition to existing resources, she said. Ms Rahayu was responding to an MP’s questions in Parliament on Monday (Sep 9).
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