SINGAPORE: Singapore's labour movement has started a campaign to get more women to sign up for MediShield, a government insurance scheme that can cover up to 80% of large hospital bills.
The Ministry of Health (MOH) says an estimated 100,000 women, mostly housewives, are not covered as they have no income. Flyers, posters and videos on the campaign will be distributed to some 1,200 unionised companies soon.
Madam Kumutham was diagnosed with kidney failure in 2001. The 50-year-old had to give up her job as a cleaner and now undergoes dialysis three times a week.
Her treatments and drugs can cost some $2,000 a month. But her family pays less than $400 every month, thanks to MediShield.
Her husband uses his Medisave fund to pay for Madam Kumutham's MediShield premium since she has no income. She said: "The payment of $300 plus (for MediShield yearly premium) is very good for me. I'm so happy for this."
And, MediShield is the best gift husbands can give their homemaker wives, according to NTUC's latest campaign.
NTUC deputy secretary-general, Halimah Yacob, said: "This is not just good for the wife but also good for the husband and the family, because the costs of hospital care in later years could also be a tremendous burden on the family."
This is especially so when women can live up to 82 years old on average, five years longer than a man's lifespan.
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Medishield is the first plan that everyone in Singapore should have to cover the basic Hospital & Surgical needs. But do you know that in the event of a major crisis where the hospital bill can blow up to tens of thousands, there is a limitation on how much you can depend on the basic Medishield plan?
This is why it is reasonable for us to upgrade to a private insurer under the "as-charged" plan. Payment can be made via CPF Medisave, and for extra benefits, riders (cash portion) can be applied as well. For those who desire more information, pls contact me directly.
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