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A 'Singaporeans help Singaporeans' scheme

MediShield Life and CareShield Life allow us to help others in need as one people

5-bedded ward at Ward 66, Singapore General Hospital, on 20 February 2017. ST PHOTO: SEAH KWANG PENG
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Also, someone neutral needs to administer the plan so as to make sure that only those who really qualify can take money out from the pool.

We cannot just depend on our group of friends to do this. There is simply too much conflict of interest.

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A version of this article appeared in the print edition of The Sunday Times on August 19, 2018, with the headline A 'Singaporeans help Singaporeans' scheme. Subscribe