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MOH probing 2 alleged cases of healthcare fraud
One of them involves medical agent helping policyholders claim for health screenings under hospitalisation plan
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Health screenings can cost between $700 and $5,000 at private hospitals and are not covered by Integrated Shield Plans.
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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.
