Singlife Shield Starter with Health Plus Starter is an affordable Integrated Shield Plan (IP) and rider bundle that protects you against unexpected hospital bills and minimises your out-of-pocket expenses.
A basic health insurance plan, administered by the Central Provident Fund (CPF) Board.
Integrated Shield Plan (IP) by Singlife for greater medical coverage
Rider to minimise your out-of-pocket expenses
Reduce your out-of-pocket expenses on your hospital bill with just S$1.00* add-on to your Shield plan.
Note: Above figures are solely for illustration purposes, based on a S$10,000 bill at preferred medical provider.
*Premiums quoted before GST, for age 1-39y/o (ANB)
For preferred medical providers, Singlife will cover up to S$20,000 (subject to benefit limits), less 5% co-payment.
For non-preferred medical providers, Singlife will cover half of the bill, up to S$20,000 (subject to benefit limits), less 5% co-payment.
For preferred medical providers, Singlife will cover up to S$20,000 (subject to benefit limits), less the deductile and co-insurance.
For non-preferred medical providers, Singlife will cover half of the bill, up to S$20,000 (subject to benefit limits), less the deductible and co-insurance.
1) Co-payment (5% of total bill)
This is the fixed percentage of costs you have to pay regardless of your hospital bill size.
1) Deductible (maximum S$3,500/year)
The deductible is the amount you have to pay per policy year before Singlife will cover your hospital bill. Yhe amount depends on the type of hospital and class of ward.
2) Co-insurance (10% of the remaining bill)
This is the amount you have to pay on the claimable amount after the deductible.
Why bother with health insurance when you’re young, healthy and have other financial commitments?
Some of the common reasons* for hospitalisation in Singapore include:
Rising medical costs and lower subsidies for private care means you pay more out of pocket.
Examples of total bill size at private hospitals~
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Valid untill 31st December 2024.
Terms and Conditions apply.
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Policyholders of Singlife Shield Starter and Health Plus Starter will get priority access to our panel of private medical specialists, hassle-free appointment booking plus enjoy a myriad of other benefits when you consult a medical specialist from our panel.
Terms and Conditions apply.
With a Letter of Guarantee (LoG), you can enjoy a waiver of your upfront deposit up to S$20,000 for your inpatient medical treatments at over 20 hospitals including public hospitals in Singapore.
Read Important Notes
All ages mentioned refer to age next birthday.
*Source: HealthHub, Top 10 Reasons for Hospitalisation in Singapore (healthhub.sg)
~Source: Ministry of Health, Historical Transacted Bill Sizes and Fee Benchmarks https:/www.moh.gov.sg
Figure quoted is below the total bill that 75% of patients were charged for conditions/operations without catastrophic or severe complications, accessed on 1 June 2023.
Important Notes regarding Additional Premium Support (APS) policy
Anyone who pays for, or is insured under Singlife Shield Starter and Singlife Health Plus Starter, is not eligible for Additional Premium Support (APS) from the Government^.
If you are currently receiving APS to pay for your MediShield Life and/or CareShield Life premiums, and you choose to be insured under Singlife Shield Starter and Singlife Health Plus Starter, you will stop receiving APS. This applies even if you are not the person paying for the premium(s). In addition, if you choose to be insured under Singlife Shield Starter and Singlife Health Plus Starter, the person paying for the premium(s) will stop receiving APS, if he or she is currently receiving APS.
^APS is for families who need assistance with MediShield Life and/or CareShield Life premiums, even after receiving premium subsidies and making use of MediSave to pay for these premiums.
Downloads
Singlife Shield Starter Product Summary
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Singlife Health Plus Starter Product Summary
PDF (98.1 KB)
Singlife Shield Starter Policy Terms and Conditions
PDF (342.1 KB)
Singlife Health Plus Starter Terms and Conditions
PDF (91.5 KB)
Singlife Shield Starter and Singlife Health Plus Starter Declaration Document
PDF (110.0 KB)
Singlife Shield Starter and Health Plus Brochure (CHI)
PDF (361.4 KB)
Disclaimers
This policy is underwritten by Singapore Life Ltd.
This is for general information only and does not have regard to the specific investment objectives, financial situation and particular needs of any specific person. A copy of the Product Summary may be obtained from Singapore Life Ltd. and the participating distributors’ offices. You should read the Product Summary before deciding whether to purchase the product. You may wish to seek advice from a financial adviser representative before making a commitment to purchase the product. If you choose not to seek advice from a financial adviser representative, you should consider whether the product in question is suitable for you.
As this product has no savings or investment feature, there is no cash value if the policy ends or if the policy is terminated prematurely. Buying a health insurance policy that is not suitable for you may impact your ability to finance your future healthcare needs. This is not a contract of insurance. Full details of the standard terms and conditions of this policy can be found in the relevant policy contract.
Information is accurate as at 26 June 2024.
This advertisement has not been reviewed by the Monetary Authority of Singapore.
This policy is protected under the Policy Owners’ Protection Scheme which is administered by the Singapore Deposit Insurance Corporation (SDIC). Coverage for your policy is automatic and no further action is required from you. For more information on the types of benefits that are covered under the scheme as well as the limits of coverage, where applicable, please contact us or visit the Life Insurance Association or SDIC websites (www.lia.org.sg or www.sdic.org.sg).