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MOH to work with insurance companies on medical fee benchmarks
The Ministry of Health (MOH) will work with insurance companies in Singapore to improve and strengthen their claims process in the hopes of ensuring that premiums will be sustainable in the long run. Patients and doctors in Singapore will also have the ability to refer to government-backed medical fee benchmarks next year, so they can …
Does your company lack effective cyber security and risk management?
Cyber security is a significant focus for both Singapore’s public and private sectors. With the increasing digitization of personal and sensitive information, protecting the rights and safety of clients and businesses alike has come to the forefront of corporate risk management. Unfortunately, a new study has found only a tiny number of corporates are certain …
“Why am I not getting pregnant?”: 5 common fertility problems in Singapore
Have you been trying for a baby but without any luck? Fertility problems are actually more common than one might think. In fact, one in six couples worldwide have difficulty conceiving, a trend that is closely mirrored in Singapore. Couples can, however, increase their chances of getting pregnant by undergoing fertility checks to detect any …
How to tell if your employer-provided health insurance is right for you
What’s worse than getting sick? Getting sick and having a massive medical bill to pay out of pocket. Many assume that just because they have employer-provided health insurance, they are covered for almost everything. But that’s often not the case, as all corporate plans vary in terms of the level of coverage benefits offered. For …
IVF treatment: 5 tips for choosing the right fertility clinic
Having a baby is a very exciting time for parents-to-be. Coming to the realization that you probably need help conceiving, however, can be incredibly frustrating. Whether you’re facing endometriosis, low sperm count, or another health or genetic infertility issue, the good news is that there are now many fertility treatment options available. The most common …
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Top-up Health Insurance Guide updated by Pacific Prime Singapore for 2017-2018
Pacific Prime Singapore is proud to announce the release of a newly updated Top-Up Health Insurance guide for people in Singapore, or who will be moving to Singapore soon! This new edition of the report for 2017-2018 is designed for those people who currently have private medical insurance policies in the Lion City that may …
Why we are the broker of choice for group health insurance in Singapore
With almost two decades of experience providing group health insurance solutions to corporate clients, Pacific Prime is the broker of choice for over 2,000 companies. From multinational corporations, small-to-medium enterprises, international schools, to startups, our longstanding partnerships with the world’s leading corporate insurance brokers and consultative approach in servicing clients ensure that all clients get …
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Health insurance costs in Singapore vs the rest of Asia
When looking at international health insurance costs around the world, our global partner Pacific Prime found in their latest report, titled: Cost of International Health Insurance – 2017, that Singapore is the third most expensive country for health insurance. The report also discovered several interesting changes in the cost of health insurance this year, one …
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Public doctors get new insurer, putting pressure on indemnity insurance
With indemnity insurance for doctors in the public sector about to expire, the Ministry of Health Holdings (MOHH) has announced coverage will be taken over by a new insurer. Following our article on the possible introduction of mandatory malpractice insurance for Singapore, this recent news impacting 9,000 public health doctors could also see further pressure …
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Cost of Health Insurance report 2017: Where Singapore ranks
The 2017 edition of Pacific Prime’s Cost of Health Insurance report has been released. This 3rd annual edition of the report contains a whole host of valuable information related to the costs of international private medical insurance (IPMI). In particular, the report has some in depth information on the cost of such health insurance in …
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