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SRA (2)
What are some of the policies that Spore has introduced to make…
SRA (2)
What are some of the policies that Spore has introduced to make healthcare affordable? (pg 231-232,240)
Government Subsidies Gp6
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Eldershield
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Who?
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Members are covered for life, if one starts paying for premium
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Main Benefits
In restructured hospitals, Singaporeans enjoy heavy subsidies in Class B2 and C wards, where up to 80 per cent of the costs are offset by the government.
MediFund Gp6 :
MediFund Silver
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Differences
-Medifund is a safety net for patients who face financial difficulties with their remaining bills after exhausting other resources
-Medifund Silver provides more targeted assistance for the needy elderly.
Benefits
actual amount of assistance you receive depends on you, your family members' financial, health and social circumstances, as well as the size of the medical bill incurred.
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What?
set up in April 1993 with an initial capital of $200 million, but the government injects a capital sum into the fund from time to time, e.g. when budget surpluses are available.
Endowment fund that acts as a safety net for patients who face financial difficulties with their remaining bills even after receiving subsidies
MediFund Junior
When?
rolled out from March 1, 2013
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Who?
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be having difficulties paying for healthcare bills after Government subsidies and other means including MediShield Life, MediSave, and cash .
Medishield Life Gp7
health insurance plan
protection against large hospital bills for life, regardless of age or health condition.
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