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The Ministry of Health, Singapore (MOH) has
earlier announced its decision to revise healthcare subsidy levels for
non-citizens so as to provide a clear distinction in health benefits
between |
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(a) Singapore citizens, |
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(b) Permanent Residents (PRs) and |
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(c) other foreigners, including
foreign workers. |
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Subsidy Adjustment for Non-Citizens |
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From January 1, 2008, non-PR foreigners will
not receive any healthcare subsidy. PRs will continue to be subsidised
for hospital services, but at 5 percentage points less than citizens. |
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From July 1, 2008, another 5
percentage-point reduction will be applied. |
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Emergency Services |
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However, for emergency services at hospital
Emergency Departments, all patients will continue to be charged the same
fees, regardless of nationality. |
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Please see below table for details. |
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Revision of subsidy for
PRs |
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Type of Ward Class/Service |
Citizen subsidy level |
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Class B1 |
20% |
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Class B2 |
65% |
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Class C |
80% |
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Day Surgery |
65% |
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Specialist Outpatient
Clinic (SOC) |
50% |
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Type of Ward Class/Service |
PR subsidy level |
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Jan 2008
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Jul 2008
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Class B1 |
15% |
10% |
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Class B2 |
60% |
55% |
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Class C |
75% |
70% |
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Day Surgery |
60% |
55% |
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Specialist Outpatient
Clinic (SOC) |
45% |
40% |
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Source:
www.moh.gov.sg Press Release 6
Dec 2007 |
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Related Article: |
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Revision of hospital subsidy for foreigners |
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