Travelling to Singapore: In which scenarios would I have to foot my Covid-19 medical bills?
SINGAPORE - Travellers who have been vaccinated against Covid-19 will be able to fly between Singapore and Malaysia's Kuala Lumpur without quarantine when the vaccinated travel lane (VTL) between the countries opens on Nov 29. VTLs with Finland, Sweden, India and Indonesia are also scheduled to begin that day, while those with Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates are expected to start on Dec 6. But such quarantine-free travel still has its drawbacks. Travellers entering the Republic might have to foot their own medical bills if subsequently found to be infected with the coronavirus. The Straits Times looks at scenarios where Covid-19 patients are responsible for their medical bills here. Q: Who currently has their full Covid-19 medical bills paid for by the Government? A: The Government is currently footing the full Covid-19 medical bills of all Singaporeans, permanent residents (PRs) and long-term pass (LTP) holders - including those who are unvaccinated - except for those who test positive for the virus soon after returning from overseas travel. Q: Under what circumstances are travellers entering Singapore required to pay for their own Covid-19 medical bills? A: Singa...
How Mount Alvernia keeps its patients’ bills low
SINGAPORE - Mount Alvernia Hospital has consistently been praised by insurers for charging the lowest among all private hospitals here because it does not see itself as a profit centre. While such a statement may raise the eyebrows of sceptics, the data on hospital bills from the Ministry of Health will show that this is the case: Its bills are usually 30 per cent to 50 per cent lower than the highest bill of other private hospitals for patients with similar illnesses. Please subscribe or log in to continue reading the full article. Get unlimited access to all stories at $0.99/month Latest headlines and exclusive stories In-depth analyses and award-winning multimedia content Get access to all with our no-contract promotional package at only $0.99/month for the first 3 months* Subscribe now *Terms and conditions apply.
