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Continuation plans for employees wanting to transfer their coverage
From Facebook and Twitter to Netflix and beyond, 2022 has been rife with mass layoffs at big tech companies, and layoff anxieties have been a major issue faced by employees. With loss of a job comes loss of an income and identity, but did you know that your employer-provided health insurance policy doesn’t need to …
Introducing Pacific Prime’s Guide for Australian expats in Singapore
Moving from one country to another for work or with your partner can be overwhelming and stressful. From finding a house to navigating the health industry landscape, you will have to deal with many procedural formalities. But hey! On the bright side, you are moving to Singapore, a country that is packed with delicious food, …
Everything should know about rainbow babies and miscarriages
Miscarriages are more common than you think, however, no one talks about them. The only way to ‘normalize’ the topic of miscarriages is by talking about it. Over the last few years, celebrities and influencers, such as Michelle Obama, Chrissy Teagan, Megan Markle, and more, have come forward to discuss their personal experience with miscarriage. …
5 ways to celebrate Diwali in Singapore [2022]
At last, on October 24th, 2022, Hindus, Sikhs, and Jains across Singapore will be able to celebrate the Festival of Lights or Diwali (Deepavali) after years of cancelations and restrictions due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Many families and friends (including expats) will be able to re-unite in their homes or at temples to enjoy the …
Should you be friends with your colleagues?
You spend 8 hours of your day in the office, 5 days a week. You chit-chat with your colleagues and may head to lunch together. And if there’s office gossip or shared woes, you may vent to each other. After all, who’ll understand your problems with your employer other than your colleagues? But there are …
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Unveiling Pacific Prime’s State of Health Insurance Report 2021-2022
If you are an expat in Singapore, you might already know how expensive private medical insurance is. In fact, according to Pacific Prime’s Cost of Health Insurance Report 2021-2022, the Lion City was ranked the third most expensive country for individual and family health insurance plans. Therefore, it is a good idea to keep track …
Orthodontics in Singapore and your dental insurance
Over the past 20 years, dental health awareness in Singapore has improved dramatically due to the emphasis on oral health education in schools across the city-state. But dental care here can be costly and a trip to the dentist can cause a dent in your budget – especially if you have orthodontic-related work done. In …
How to eliminate bad habits that destroy your eyes
Did you know that vision problems affect more than 2 billion people each year across the world? While environmental and biological factors do have a part to play, we can’t ignore the role of poor lifestyle choices in contributing to vision problems. From being glued to your screens to not wearing (high quality) sunglasses, this …
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5 things to do this Mid-Autumn Festival in Singapore
Are you planning a trip to Singapore? Then make sure to stick around until the 10th of September for the Mid-Autumn Festival celebrations. It is one of the city’s largest and most eagerly anticipated festivals, attracting huge crowds of locals and visitors annually. From traditional Chinese lanterns and parades to an endless supply of moon …
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Waiting period in health insurance: What you need to know
When you purchase a health insurance plan, you probably expect to be able to use it right away if needed. Unfortunately, that isn’t always the case. For example, maternity cover typically comes with a waiting period of anywhere from 12 to 36 months. That means you’ll have to wait until that time has passed before …
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