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MediFund

MediFund gave over $165m in assistance to needy Singaporeans in last financial year

MediFund helps needy Singaporean patients who are unable to afford their medical bills after government subsidies.
MediFund helps needy Singaporean patients who are unable to afford their medical bills after government subsidies.

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In Brief

Nearly $157m disbursed from MediFund in last financial year

$156.9m in MediFund assistance given to needy S'poreans last financial year, down $2.2m

$159.1 million in Medifund assistance given to needy Singaporeans last financial year

$6.7m more disbursed by Medifund, Medifund Silver in last financial year

Among hospitals, Singapore General Hospital received the lion's share of the funds for needy patients, at $29.3 million. ST PHOTO: KELVIN CHNG
Among hospitals, Singapore General Hospital received the lion's share of the funds for needy patients, at $29.3 million. ST PHOTO: KELVIN CHNG

Medifund gave out $156.5 million to needy patients last year

Letter of the week #3: Make it easier to apply for aid for medical bills

Medifund payouts up $6m as more apply for help with bills

A total of $149.8 million was disbursed through Medifund in the 2017 financial year, up 4.1 per cent from the year before. An average of $953 was paid out for each inpatient treatment and $85 for each outpatient treatment.
A total of $149.8 million was disbursed through Medifund in the 2017 financial year, up 4.1 per cent from the year before. An average of $953 was paid out for each inpatient treatment and $85 for each outpatient treatment.

Medifund payout rises as more apply for assistance

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