Ministry of Health

Hot days expected over the next fortnight, but heatwave risk in Singapore low: Government

In Singapore, a heatwave is declared when the daily maximum temperature, averaged across all weather stations here, is at least 35 deg C for three consecutive days.

Five of seven private health insurers hike IP premiums for existing plans

With the expansion of coverage and in light of medical cost inflation, five insurers have increased the premiums of their private health insurance products.

New IP riders with lower premiums will make private healthcare more sustainable: Ong Ye Kung

New Integrated Shield Plan (IP) riders launched from April 1 can no longer cover the minimum deductibles set by the ministry, and see the co-payment cap doubled to $6,000. This means policyholders on the new riders will have to pay a larger portion of their bills.

Several insurers launch new IP riders with new features, going beyond lower premiums

Those who switch to new IP riders could see premiums lowered by 16 per cent to 84 per cent compared with existing riders.

Women welcome MOH move to screen for family cancer history, have insurance cover preventive surgery

Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women in Singapore, with more than 2,000 women diagnosed and more than 400 dying from the disease annually.

MOH’s plans to provide more support for eczema welcomed by patients

Ms Ursula Soh has eczema since she was an infant and now occasionally has flares on her palms and the skin around her elbow. She formed a patient support group in 2012 for patients to share their experiences living with eczema.

Over 20 doctors and dentists caught practising without valid credentials between 2023 and 2025

The Health Ministry has issued warnings to doctors and dentists who were caught practising without valid credentials.

New IP rider premiums to cost at least 30% less, with one insurer offering an 84% reduction

New riders to be sold will differ in their coverage, with some covering up to public hospital stays and some up to private hospital stays.

Announcements on MediSave, preventive care at Budget debate re-examine assumptions: Ong Ye Kung

Health Minister Ong Ye Kung said his ministry recognises the changing role of MediSave, and how it is now also used to to manage chronic diseases effectively.

Seniors who need long-term care services to benefit from one-stop touchpoint

Seniors requiring various long-term care services can visit an Integrated Community Care Provider instead of going to different providers.

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