#LetterOfTheWeek
Why people buy IPs? It’s a #longwait to see a specialist otherwise
"It’s not uncommon to wait up to 6mths to see a #specialist in a #publichospital when #referred by a #polyclinic .. If you have an Integrated Shield Plan (IP), you can choose & book a specialist.. To attract more to use only the #MediShield Life #insurance without IP coverage, the🇸🇬 #Ministry of #Health should #review & improve the #waiting time for #subsidised #patients to see specialists"
https://www.straitstimes.com/opinion/forum/forum-why-people-buy-ips-it-s-a-long-wait-to-see-a-specialist-otherwise