MOH probing 2 alleged cases of healthcare fraud

One of them involves medical agent helping policyholders claim for health screenings under hospitalisation plan

Health screenings can cost between $700 and $5,000 at private hospitals and are not covered by Integrated Shield Plans.
Health screenings can cost between $700 and $5,000 at private hospitals and are not covered by Integrated Shield Plans. PHOTO: ISTOCKPHOTO
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The Health Ministry (MOH) is investigating two separate cases of alleged fraud committed by healthcare professionals and providers, a problem that is helping to drive insurance premiums upwards.

One case involves a medical agent who helped policyholders claim for health screenings under their hospitalisation plans. This came to light after a 47-year-old told The Sunday Times how he successfully claimed insurance for a full body check-up in 2017.

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A version of this article appeared in the print edition of The Sunday Times on March 03, 2019, with the headline MOH probing 2 alleged cases of healthcare fraud. Subscribe