The Average Hospital Bill Size in Singapore: Can You Afford It?

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The cost of healthcare in Singapore is high, and it’s getting higher.

How expensive is it now?

In this article, we’ll cover:

  • the different costs that make up a hospital bill
  • the average hospital bill size in Singapore
  • some examples to show the cost of hospitalisation (including cancer treatments)
  • ways to finance medical bills
  • .. and many more

So, read on!

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7 Worrying Critical Illness Statistics in Singapore (2024)

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Are you looking for statistics on critical illness in Singapore?

Or perhaps, you’re curious to know what the probabilities of contracting one.

Well, look no further.

On this page, we’ve compiled the most important facts and statistics on critical illness in Singapore. And it’ll be updated regularly.

Hopefully, with this, you’ll gain further insights into this important topic.

So, read on!

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Single Premium Whole Life Insurance: Maximise Your Legacy

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When you’re self-sufficient, you start to focus your thoughts on others.

Contribution is the end goal.

That’s when a single premium whole life insurance comes in.

It enhances the legacy you leave behind so it enables others to grow.

Read on to learn more about it!

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10 Important Cancer Statistics in Singapore (Updated 2021)

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Have you tried to search for statistics on cancer in Singapore?

You’ll realise that they are all over the place.

So this page is meant to compile all the important data, trends and statistics on cancer in Singapore. And it’ll be constantly updated to reflect the latest information.

Here are some of the statistics we’ve included:

  • likelihood of getting cancer
  • what are the most common cancers for men and women
  • cost of cancer treatments
  • survival rates
  • etc

So, read on!

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The Average Cost of Cancer Treatment in Singapore (2024)

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Of all the critical illnesses in Singapore, cancer is the most important to pay attention to.

Not only does it cause the highest number of deaths in a year, but the costs of treating it can also be astronomically high.

Furthermore, with the recent introduction of the Cancer Drug List (CDL) affecting MediShield Life and Integrated Shield Plans, one who requires a drug not on the list may not be able to claim it and have to pay for it out-of-pocket.

In this article, we’ll cover:

  • Factors that influence the costs of cancer treatment
  • The different types of treatment available and the estimated costs associated with them
  • How to finance the cost of cancer treatment
  • … and more

So, read on!

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The Impacts of LIA’s Changes in Critical Illness Definitions

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The definitions of critical illness are changing.

If you are an existing policyholder or planning to get CI coverage, how would these changes affect you?

In this article, I’ll cover:

  • Why do we have these definitions in the first place
  • The specific changes
  • What’s the impact

And then you’ll know whether these changes matter or not.

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Term vs Whole Life Insurance: The Pros & Cons to Help You Decide

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Term or whole life insurance? Which is the best?

This debate has been going on forever.

Both camps always say they’re better.

But which one should you go for?

In this article, we’ll touch on the differences between the 2 popular insurance plans.

At the end, you’ll gain a better understanding to help in your decision.

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Singlife with Aviva’s MINDEF/MHA/SAF Group Insurance: Is It Worth It?

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These days, a term insurance plan is one of the core insurance policies to have.

Whether you’re still serving NS or have ORD’ed, you must have heard about the Singlife with Aviva’s MINDEF & MHA group term insurance.

Are the cheap premiums justifiable for it to represent the sole life insurance component in your financial portfolio?

Let’s take an objective look and find out now!

(Note: this article has been updated to reflect the new changes as at 1 Jan 2023.)

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Dependants’ Protection Scheme (DPS): Ultimate Guide for 2021

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The Dependants’ Protection Scheme (DPS) has just crashed landed into your hands.

What is it all about?

Should you retain it? Is it enough?

Today, we take a deeper look at this scheme, and the reasons why it’s good (and its limitations).

Note: This article has been updated to reflect the new changes effective 1 April 2021.

Read on!

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