Private stays at community hospitals: Patients pay cash deposits despite insurance cover

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Patients pay cash deposits despite insurance cover

Insurers are in talks with the Ministry of Health about providing letters of guarantee for clients who need to be admitted to community hospitals, the way they do now when clients go to an acute hospital.

Today, patients getting subsidised care at community hospitals do not need to pay a deposit, as their Medisave accounts provide sufficient guarantee of bill payment.Enjoy unlimited access to ST's best work Subscribe Now

 

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