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Your guide to finding maid insurance in Singapore
Do you plan on hiring a maid in Singapore? If so, you’ll need to secure a maid insurance plan for her as per the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) requirements. But did you know that you can go beyond this standard, basic maid insurance by getting a top-up health insurance plan? Particularly now, during the COVID-19 …
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Eligible couples in Singapore get co-funding for pre-implantation genetic testing during IVF
A new co-funding scheme has been introduced by the Ministry of Health (MOH) for couples in Singapore undergoing two types of pre-implantation genetic testing (PGT) – monogenic/single gene defects (PGT-M) and chromosomal structural rearrangements (PGT-SR). Previously, couples who wanted to check for healthy embryos would have to pay thousands of dollars and arrange their own …
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Everything you need to know about emergency medical evacuation
When you travel – be it for work or leisure – you want peace of mind knowing that there is support and help available when you need it. Should anything happen, you want to be reassured that you can get home no matter what. This is where emergency medical evacuation comes in. This Pacific Prime …
Is it possible to get COVID-19 twice? If so, how often can you fall sick with it?
If falling sick with COVID-19 once was not painful enough, many people worldwide are coming down with the virus twice or more. In the early days of the pandemic, people rarely were infected more than once. However, The Omicron variant, which started making rounds in late November 2021, has turned the situation around. In Singapore, …
Singapore medical insurance for expats: Finding your ideal plan
Singapore’s healthcare system consistently ranks among the top countries in the world, and the medical costs for 2022 are projected to increase at an astronomical rate. According to Willis Towers Watson’s 2023 Global Medical Trends Survey Report, medical inflation in the Lion City is projected to rise by 9% in 2022 from 8% in 2021. …
How to choose the best international school for your child in Singapore
Expat children in Singapore benefit from a multicultural upbringing, broadening their horizons and becoming citizens of the world. Yet moving around a lot as a child does have its downsides, particularly when it comes to their education, which is why international schools are a lifesaver. No matter where in the world you move to, these …
Singapore’s dengue outbreak: A guide to the mosquito-borne illness
While dengue fever is common in tropical areas like Singapore, the city-state’s recent surge in cases has been nothing short of alarming. According to a news update by CNN, the Lion City has already logged more than 11,000 cases in 2022, which is far beyond the 5,258 cases it had reported throughout 2022, and well …
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New COVID Restrictions in Singapore: What You Should Know
As the number of COVID-19 cases drop and stabilize, Singapore takes strides towards normalcy. The Disease Outbreak Response System Condition (DORSCON) level will be changed to Yellow starting today (April 26, 2022). Expect to see more restrictions lifted and employees returning back to the office soon. In this Pacific Prime Singapore article, we’ll go over …
Singapore’s new points system aims to attract top talent
Singapore will implement a new points system for Employment Pass (EP) applicants starting next year. In 2023, Singapore’s EP applicants can also expect higher qualifying salary thresholds. The Singapore Government hopes that the new points system will help local businesses attract high-talent expat professionals and ensure diversity in the workplace. In this Pacific Prime Singapore …
Your guide to pregnancy, maternity care, and insurers in Singapore
If you’re planning to be pregnant in one of the most expensive cities in the world *cough Singapore cough*, then the chances are that you’ll be pretty concerned about the exorbitant costs of maternity care and delivery (amongst other costs associated with raising a child). This is why Pacific Prime Singapore highly recommends looking into …
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