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In order to better service our clients, all Singapore
Health Insurance enquiries which we receive will be passed to
our locally licensed Singapore Partner, Kwiksure (Singapore)
Pte Ltd.* Our partner is a licensed agency in Singapore and is
able to provide extensive coverage options from the world’s
leading health insurance companies, including BUPA. With a
wealth of local knowledge, and an intimate understanding of
the healthcare system and insurance in Singapore, our local
partner can help to ensure that you receive the coverage which
best meets your individual requirements.
Singapore is located in South East Asia; in terms of tonnage handled it is home to one of the world’s busiest sea ports. Singapore is one of the most prosperous countries in the modern world having invested well in the past, strong international trading links and a per capita GDP equal to most leading modernized western countries. Singapore was founded as a British trading colony and the major headquarters for the British Empire in South East Asia; in 1819. It was lost to the Japanese during World War 2 but was later regained as a British colony after the war. In 1963 it separated from the commonwealth to join the Malaysian federation but separated 2 years later and became an independent country. Due to the large presence of big corporations in Singapore there are a lot of expatriates which pass through either on transit or on a longer basis. Singapore has more than adequate healthcare infrastructure to handle expatriates who find them self passing through. The modern day Singapore is a unique blend of Western and South Asian culture, thus gaining Singapore’s catch phrase “Uniquely Singapore”.
The United Nations Development Program ranks Singapore Human development index at 0.918, the 28th highest in the world. The Human Development Index takes into account the standard of living which accounts for, Education, Average income, Material standard of living, and Healthcare available and quality of that care. This is much higher than other countries in its region including Malaysia and Indonesia. This higher ranking in the Human Development Index by Singapore in comparison to its neighbors can be put down to a number of factors including Singapore’s highly developed economy giving it access to funds to improve the lives of its citizens. However it is also because of the well planned Singaporean Health system.
In Singapore healthcare is provided for by both the public and private sector. The government provides up to 80% of all hospital care and 20% of primary care. The public health services are subsidized through general taxation of the public. When Singaporeans check in to hospitals to stay in they are given a choice of ward to stay in. They may choose to stay in a one bed per room ward or two beds per room ward, all the way up to an eight bed per room ward. This works by the government handing out no subsides for those who elect to stay in a one bed per room ward and the government handing out maximum subsides for those who elect to stay in an eight room ward.
The public sector of the healthcare system is designed to help lower income earners are able to pay for and afford the best healthcare available to them. In addition to this it is also to set a standard of care which private healthcare providers must beat or level to justify charging more than the public sector. Charges of the public sector health services are regulated by the Government. In the private hospitals and outpatient clinics, patients pay the amount charged by the hospitals and doctors on a fee-for-service basis.
Singapore holds the title of Asia’s garden city, and it is a title it well deserves. The Singaporean city is full of gardens and its strict regulations of littering prevent people form littering, keeping it in pristine condition. Singaporeans in general love to get outdoors and exercise. It is this love, and also the fact the Singaporean diet is full of vegetables and seafood help to contribute to Singapore’s high average life expectancy of approximately 82 years.
Overall Singapore has a well developed and easily accessible healthcare service. As is true with any country in the world, there are some problems inherent in the system; however most people are able to receive the care that they need when they need it. The only way to avoid the issues and concerns of any healthcare system in the world is through a quality international health insurance plan. These plans give you the flexibility to go to the doctor or hospital of your choice, meaning that no matter where in the world you may be located, from Afghanistan to the United States of America, you will always be able to receive the highest standard of care available.
To receive a free customized Singaporean Health Insurance
quote through our local partner*, please complete the short
form at the top of this page.
*Globalsurance receives no fees or payment from passing your
enquiry to our local partner. The enquiry transfer is to
ensure that you receive the highest levels of customer service
and most detailed analysis of Singapore health insurance
possible.
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