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Tackle Medical Inflation: Reduce Your Insurance Costs
Healthcare costs have been rising over the years under inflationary pressure, causing the benefits provided to diminish while the insurance premiums rise relentlessly. What causes medical costs to constantly skyrocket? Wonder what insurers can do to keep insurance plans affordable to the general public? Are you interested in knowing how you can utilize the benefits …
Your Guide to Singapore Work Permits, S Pass, and Employment Pass (Updated 2024)
Thinking of starting a new chapter in Singapore? You’ll need official documents from the Singaporean government to stay and work. Depending on your occupation, salary, and more, you may be required to get a Work Permit, S Pass, or an Employment Pass. In this Pacific Prime CXA article, we’ll go over the latest criteria for …
Budget 2024: A Wrap-up
Singapore’s Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong announced all the financial measures taken by the government to help both Singaporeans and businesses in his Budget speech on February 16. From providing financial aid to seniors and families in need to attempting to level up employees’ skill sets to improve competitiveness and employability outcomes, this article has …
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Pacific Prime Partners with Doctor Anywhere to Revolutionize Employee Benefits
Pacific Prime is thrilled to announce our partnership with Doctor Anywhere, a pioneering telemedicine platform. As a leading insurance broker and employee benefits specialist, it is important for us to be at the forefront of transforming the current mode of benefit provision with our innovative solutions. This collaboration aims to bring cutting-edge healthcare services to …
Online Criminal Harms Act: Directions and Impact on Online Threats
Singapore is set to enforce the Online Criminal Harms Act (OCHA) starting from February 1. This act aims to address the evolving landscape of criminal activities online and includes special provisions to tackle scams and malicious cyber activities. The implementation of OCHA represents Singapore’s commitment to safeguarding its citizens from online threats and ensuring a …
Everything You Need to Know About Traveling from Singapore to Malaysia in 2023
Since the COVID-19 pandemic has ended, Malaysia’s Vaccinated Travel Framework (VTF) is no longer in effect. Instead, foreign visitors to the country will have to complete a Malaysia Digital Arrival Card (MDAC) within three days prior to their arrival each time they enter this beautiful country. Singapore and Malaysia see a huge number of tourists …
Dermatological Care and Your Private Health Insurance in Singapore
Singapore’s sunny climate, perpetual heat, and humidity can aggravate skin conditions. If you suffer from skin woes like acne, hives, rashes, or eczema, you’re not alone. With the right dermatological care, you can better manage and take care of your skin. Dermatological care in Singapore, however, can cost a fair bit, especially if you need …
Bed Bugs: Three Things Travelers Need to Know
Once existing as almost a myth, bed bugs have made their comeback as a global resurgence that has infiltrated France, South Korea, and across the United Kingdom. As 2023 draws to a close, experts worry that travelers may unknowingly bring these blood-sucking pests into Singapore. During an announcement on national television, the deputy mayor of …
Thalassemia in Singapore: Everything You Need to Know
Did you know that thalassemia is passed on from parent to child, and can affect both males and females? In Singapore, roughly 3% of the population are carriers of the thalassemia gene. The risk of your child being born with thalassemia is even higher if both you and your partner are carriers of the gene. …
Health Insurance for Expats in Singapore: A Guide to Costs Involved and Choosing a Plan
In many countries, expats who are legally working and contributing to taxes receive the same level of healthcare subsidies as local residents. However, this isn’t the case in Singapore, and coupled with the city-state’s exorbitant cost of healthcare, securing a health insurance plan is essential. Going for the cheapest plan might not be the smartest …
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