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.
Recommended Insurance Product | Coverage Scope | Sum Assured | Coverage Duration | Annual Premium (Male and Female) | Annual Premium (Male) | Annual Premium (Female) |
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Enhanced IncomeShield (‘Basic’ plan)
/ 5.0
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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) |
Recommended Insurance Product | Coverage Scope | Sum Assured | Coverage Duration | Annual Premium (Male and Female) | Annual Premium (Male) | Annual Premium (Female) |
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Singlife CareShield Standard
4.5 / 5.0
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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) |
Enhanced IncomeShield (‘Basic’ plan) | |
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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) |
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Annual Premium (Female) | |
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/ 5.0
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Singlife CareShield Standard | |
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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) |
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4.5 / 5.0
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Recommended Insurance Product | Coverage Scope | Sum Assured | Coverage Duration | Annual Premium (Male and Female) | Annual Premium (Male) | Annual Premium (Female) |
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Enhanced IncomeShield (‘Preferred’ plan)
/ 5.0
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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) |
Recommended Insurance Product | Coverage Scope | Sum Assured | Coverage Duration | Annual Premium (Male and Female) | Annual Premium (Male) | Annual Premium (Female) |
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Singlife CareShield Standard
4.5 / 5.0
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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) |
Enhanced IncomeShield (‘Preferred’ plan) | |
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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
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Singlife CareShield Standard | |
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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
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