Singapore is home to many of the world’s biggest global enterprises and is hailed for its great lifestyle and culture.
Singapore’s economic markets have great links to the wider Asian continent, making it a booming hub for industries like tech and finance.
With such great job prospects and a high standard of living, it’s no wonder that it’s such a popular place for expats. But with such great standards come great costs.
With Cigna, you can arrange health insurance in Singapore to ensure you are protected from potentially expensive medical bills without having to compromise on the quality of your care.
Public healthcare is subsidised by a government fund available to citizens and public residents. In order to qualify for these services, citizens and public residents need to sign up to an approved health insurer or a medical care plan called MediShield Life.
However, expats and other immigrants or short-term visitors are not eligible for MediShield or other government funded plans. Instead, you’ll need international health insurance in Singapore to cover any potentially expensive healthcare costs.
Pros and cons of using Singapore's public health system
The local health system offers a range of potential benefits:
But it’s also useful to consider the potential drawbacks:
Public | Private |
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Funded by government. | Available to expats. |
Residents qualify through MediShield Life. | Access to private hospitals. |
Government run hospitals. |
If you aren’t classed as a citizen or permanent resident, you’ll need insurance coverage to access public health services or help safeguard against the costs of any private healthcare you may need.
Without health insurance you might not be covered for any medical appointments or care within public healthcare and will only be able to use the private system – which could wind up costing you a lot.
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Les garanties de base du contrat Silver assurent la prise en charge des soins de jour et des frais d’hospitalisation incluant le séjour à l’hôpital et les soins médicaux
Plafond de garanties annuelles : $1 000 000
Hospitalisation et soins de jour
Chambre individuelle
Prise en charge complète des traitements anticancéreux
Soins aux nouveau-nés
Une couverture globale, avec des plafonds annuels de remboursement plus élevés et des garanties supplémentaires incluant les soins d’hospitalisation et de maternité
Plafond de garanties annuelles : $2 000 000
Hospitalisation et soins de jour
Chambre individuelle
Prise en charge complète des traitements anticancéreux
Frais d’hospitalisation Maternité
Notre niveau de couverture optimal offre un plafond annuel de remboursement illimité, avec la plupart des garanties en règlement intégral.
Plafond de garanties annuelles : Prise en charge intégrale
Hospitalisation et soins de jour
Chambre individuelle
Prise en charge complète des traitements anticancéreux
Frais d’hospitalisation Maternité
Prise en charge intégrale des soins de santé mentale et comportementale
Whether you are covered beyond Singapore will depend on the type of cover you have chosen. Some packages may cover for short-term visits or wider travel but check the details of your Cigna insurance for further information.
You can start your claim by contacting our Customer Care Team. Whether you contact us ahead of pre-arranged treatment, or after an accident or event, we can assist with any concerns you may have.
Just login to our online Customer Area and search through our directory of medical practitioners nearby. You'll need a little personal information, such as your policy number and address before you get started. Alternatively, you can contact our Customer Care Team for immediate assistance.
We arrange to pay each medical professional or establishment directly. However, if you do cover the price of your health treatment, we are usually able to reimburse you.
*For treatment incurred in either Hong Kong or Singapore, this benefit is only available once the mother has been a beneficiary under this policy for a continuous period of at least 24 months or more.