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Should I get a rider on my Integrated Shield plan? (Bonus: a review of Great Eastern’s Offering)

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The Ministry of Health (MOH) announced several new changes to MediShield Life earlier this year, in light of rising healthcare costs that they say necessitated higher premiums. As a result,…

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A Comparison of Private CareShield Life Insurance Supplements

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Which CareShield Life supplement should I buy? Among the 3 insurers (Aviva, Great Eastern and NTUC Income), who has the lowest premiums? Lots of folks (myself included) have been tempted…

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Which is the BEST Hospitalisation Insurance Now?

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The days of $0 hospitalization bills – thanks to your insurer picking up the costs – are over. Read more about the recent changes here, which covers what they mean…

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If you have a private hospital plan, prepare to set aside at least $3,000 for hospital bills from now

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If you have a private hospitalisation insurance (Integrated Shield plan) with riders, you will now need to pay 5% co-payment in the event that you claim for a bill. Prior…

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Guide to CareShield Life – Should I Buy Supplementary Insurance?

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If you think $600 a month won’t be enough in the event of disability, CareShield Life supplements by private insurers could help. This guide looks into CareShield Life, its limitations,…

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How I bought Critical Illness insurance at just 1/3 the price of a regular CI plan

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It is no secret that critical illness coverage – while essential – doesn’t come cheap. Which is why when I saw FWD’s latest Big 3 Critical Illness insurance, with premiums…

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Why Young Adults Shouldn’t Overpay for Insurance

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With more financial advisors taking to social media for marketing their services, CNA recently invited me to share a commentary on my views towards insurance for young adults who have…

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Are You Truly Providing For Your Child’s Happiness?

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How can I ensure I will always be able to provide for my child’s happiness no matter what happens? In the event that I have to pay for a sudden…

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What Happens if Critical Illness Definitions Are Changed Again?

SG Budget Babe

With the recent change in critical illness definitions by the Life Insurance Association Singapore, can we expect more changes in the future? How will that impact us as policyholders, whose…

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PSA: Changes to Critical Illness Definitions Start 26 Aug 2020 – Do You Need To Do Anything?

SG Budget Babe

In a few weeks time, there will be a change to the definitions of critical illnesses in Singapore. Anyone who buys life or CI insurance policies after 26 August 2020…

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Insurance

Should I get a rider on my Integrated Shield plan? (Bonus: a review of Great Eastern’s Offering)

A Comparison of Private CareShield Life Insurance Supplements

Which is the BEST Hospitalisation Insurance Now?

If you have a private hospital plan, prepare to set aside at least $3,000 for hospital bills from now

Guide to CareShield Life – Should I Buy Supplementary Insurance?

How I bought Critical Illness insurance at just 1/3 the price of a regular CI plan

Why Young Adults Shouldn’t Overpay for Insurance

Are You Truly Providing For Your Child’s Happiness?

What Happens if Critical Illness Definitions Are Changed Again?

PSA: Changes to Critical Illness Definitions Start 26 Aug 2020 – Do You Need To Do Anything?

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