Great Eastern (Visit website, opens in a new tab)
Singapore insurer offering Integrated Shield Plan health cover and life insurance.
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Singapore
Mixed public and privateHow health coverage works
In Singapore, health cover mixes public programmes with private insurance.
Residents are covered by MediShield Life, a universal basic scheme run by the government, plus Medisave savings. Many add private Integrated Shield Plans from private insurers for higher ward classes and private hospitals.
Integrated Shield Plans
NTUC Income (Visit website, opens in a new tab)
Cooperative insurer offering IncomeShield Integrated Shield Plans and general insurance.
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Prudential (Visit website, opens in a new tab)
Insurer offering PRUShield Integrated Shield Plan and supplementary health cover.
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Raffles Health Insurance (Visit website, opens in a new tab)
Health-focused insurer offering Shield Plans and medical coverage products.
Singlife (Visit website, opens in a new tab)
Singapore insurer offering Integrated Shield Plan with Aviva and life products.
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Key facts
| Official source | Ministry of Health Singapore |
|---|---|
| Insurers listed | Great Eastern, NTUC Income, Prudential, Raffles Health Insurance, Singlife |
| Last reviewed |
Frequently asked questions
How does health insurance work in Singapore?
Residents are covered by MediShield Life, a universal basic scheme run by the government, plus Medisave savings. Many add private Integrated Shield Plans from private insurers for higher ward classes and private hospitals.
Is private health insurance mandatory in Singapore?
It depends on your situation. Singapore mixes public programmes with private insurance; check the official source for the rules that apply to you.
Which health insurers can I look at in Singapore?
Well-known insurers listed for Singapore, in alphabetical order: Great Eastern, NTUC Income, Prudential, Raffles Health Insurance, Singlife. This is not a ranking or a recommendation.
Where can I find official information on health cover in Singapore?
Ministry of Health Singapore: https://www.moh.gov.sg