Medical

MediShield Life

Basic universal health insurance that covers large hospital bills and selected outpatient treatments.

From Ministry of Health (MOH)

Who can apply

• Singapore citizens or Permanent residents

How to apply

Automatic cover for all Singapore Citizens and PRs from birth. Premiums can be paid from MediSave. Claims handled at point of hospital billing — no separate application.

Other medical help

• Financial Asssistance
  Children's Cancer Foundation
  Financial help for families of children with cancer.
• Financial Assistance
  365 Cancer Prevention Society (365CPS)
  Care and support for cancer patients.
• Medifund
  Agency for Integrated Care
  Medifund helps needy citizens pay medical bills.
• Cancer Care Fund, Welfare Aid Fund, Cancer Treatment Fund
  Singapore Cancer Society
  Financial aid and support for cancer patients.
• Enhanced Screen for Life
  Ministry of Health (MOH)
  Subsidised health screenings for eligible Singapore Citizens.

You might qualify for more.

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