Golden Years (65 years old and above)

For retirees in their golden years, it's crucial to prioritise healthcare and long-term care needs. Maintaining an Integrated Shield Plan is key to covering hospitalisation expenses, especially if you prefer access to private or higher-class hospital wards. This plan, on top of MediShield Life, provides essential protection against rising healthcare costs. If premiums become a concern, you have the option to downgrade to a more affordable tier while still retaining essential coverage.  

Additionally, securing long-term care coverage, such as CareShield Life, remains vital. Enhancing this coverage with a supplementary plan can increase the monthly payouts, providing stronger financial support if you become severely disabled and require assistance with daily living activities. This approach ensures peace of mind for both you and your loved ones, knowing that long-term care expenses are well-managed as you age. 

Premiums quoted are based on:

age 65 (Next Birthday)
non-smoker rates
male and female
Recommended Insurance Product Coverage Scope Sum Assured Coverage Duration Annual Premium (Male and Female) Annual Premium (Male) Annual Premium (Female)
Enhanced IncomeShield (‘Basic’ plan) Ward entitlement: Public hospital for ward class B1 and below, benefits include ‘as-charged’ claim limits for treatments and pre- and post-hospitalisation coverage. Policy year limit: $250,000 Lifetime $339 (excluding MediShield Life premium)
Note: Premium for IP increases with age and may change due to medical inflation and claims experience. 
Recommended Insurance Product Coverage Scope Sum Assured Coverage Duration Annual Premium (Male and Female) Annual Premium (Male) Annual Premium (Female)
Singlife CareShield Standard
4.5 / 5.0
Severe disability - unable to perform at least three out of six Activities of Daily Living (ADLs). $1400/month (Level and non-escalating benefit) Lifetime $2,802 (Premium payment till age 99) $3,673 (Premium payment till age 99)
Note: The six ADLs are washing, dressing, feeding, toileting, mobility, and transferring. You have the option to increase your benefits/premium by 2% or 3% each year to account for inflation. The sum assured is in addition to CareShield Life’s payout. This amount is assumed to be sufficient to cover basic needs for home-based care, which costs approximately SGD 2,000 - 2,500 per month.
Enhanced IncomeShield (‘Basic’ plan)
Coverage Scope Ward entitlement: Public hospital for ward class B1 and below, benefits include ‘as-charged’ claim limits for treatments and pre- and post-hospitalisation coverage.
Sum Assured Policy year limit: $250,000
Coverage Duration Lifetime
Annual Premium (Male and Female) $339 (excluding MediShield Life premium)
Annual Premium (Male)
Annual Premium (Female)
Rating
/ 5.0
Note: Premium for IP increases with age and may change due to medical inflation and claims experience. 
Singlife CareShield Standard
Coverage Scope Severe disability - unable to perform at least three out of six Activities of Daily Living (ADLs).
Sum Assured $1400/month (Level and non-escalating benefit)
Coverage Duration Lifetime
Annual Premium (Male and Female)
Annual Premium (Male) $2,802 (Premium payment till age 99)
Annual Premium (Female) $3,673 (Premium payment till age 99)
Rating
4.5 / 5.0
Note: The six ADLs are washing, dressing, feeding, toileting, mobility, and transferring. You have the option to increase your benefits/premium by 2% or 3% each year to account for inflation. The sum assured is in addition to CareShield Life’s payout. This amount is assumed to be sufficient to cover basic needs for home-based care, which costs approximately SGD 2,000 - 2,500 per month.
Recommended Insurance Product Coverage Scope Sum Assured Coverage Duration Annual Premium (Male and Female) Annual Premium (Male) Annual Premium (Female)
Enhanced IncomeShield (‘Preferred’ plan) Ward entitlement: Private hospital ward and below, benefits include ‘as-charged’ claim limits for treatments and pre- and post-hospitalisation coverage. Policy year limit: $1,500,000 Lifetime $2,262 (excluding MediShield Life premium)
Note: Premium for IP increases with age and may change due to medical inflation and claims experience.
Recommended Insurance Product Coverage Scope Sum Assured Coverage Duration Annual Premium (Male and Female) Annual Premium (Male) Annual Premium (Female)
Singlife CareShield Standard
4.5 / 5.0
Severe disability - unable to perform at least three out of six Activities of Daily Living (ADLs). $1400/month (Level and non-escalating benefit) Lifetime $2,802 (Premium payment till age 99) $3,673 (Premium payment till age 99)
Note: The six ADLs are washing, dressing, feeding, toileting, mobility, and transferring. You have the option to increase your benefits/premium by 2% or 3% each year to account for inflation. The sum assured is in addition to CareShield Life’s payout. This amount is assumed to be sufficient to cover basic needs for home-based care, which costs approximately SGD 2,000 - 2,500 per month.
Enhanced IncomeShield (‘Preferred’ plan)
Coverage Scope Ward entitlement: Private hospital ward and below, benefits include ‘as-charged’ claim limits for treatments and pre- and post-hospitalisation coverage.
Sum Assured Policy year limit: $1,500,000
Coverage Duration Lifetime
Annual Premium (Male and Female) $2,262 (excluding MediShield Life premium)
Annual Premium (Male)
Annual Premium (Female)
Rating
/ 5.0
Note: Premium for IP increases with age and may change due to medical inflation and claims experience.
Singlife CareShield Standard
Coverage Scope Severe disability - unable to perform at least three out of six Activities of Daily Living (ADLs).
Sum Assured $1400/month (Level and non-escalating benefit)
Coverage Duration Lifetime
Annual Premium (Male and Female)
Annual Premium (Male) $2,802 (Premium payment till age 99)
Annual Premium (Female) $3,673 (Premium payment till age 99)
Rating
4.5 / 5.0
Note: The six ADLs are washing, dressing, feeding, toileting, mobility, and transferring. You have the option to increase your benefits/premium by 2% or 3% each year to account for inflation. The sum assured is in addition to CareShield Life’s payout. This amount is assumed to be sufficient to cover basic needs for home-based care, which costs approximately SGD 2,000 - 2,500 per month.
  1. Sums assured presented are based on the MAS Basic Financial Planning Guide’s rules of thumb of 9x annual income (for life cover) and 4x annual income (for late-stage critical illness cover).  
  2. Premiums are indicative and will be different according to your gender and your age. 
  3. On a case-by-case basis, insurers may impose higher premiums (“loading”) for pre-existing health conditions (e.g. high Body Mass Index, chronic illnesses) and/or exclude certain conditions from coverage.  
  4. The sum assured for critical illness and disability income coverage is calculated based on the gross median income of young adults aged 65. 

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