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Ministry of Health

Sales of all but 2 IP riders now will cease come April 2026

IPs cover stays in higher-class wards in restructured hospitals as well as in private hospitals, including this room at Raffles Hospital.
IPs cover stays in higher-class wards in restructured hospitals as well as in private hospitals, including this room at Raffles Hospital.

Patients with rarer types of diabetes can get up to 80% in subsidies for monitoring devices

Ms Ng Zhuang Shu, who has monogenic diabetes, uses the Dexcom G6 continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) system to monitor her blood sugar levels. This system currently is the only CGM device eligible for government subsidies.
Ms Ng Zhuang Shu, who has monogenic diabetes, uses the Dexcom G6 continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) system to monitor her blood sugar levels. This system currently is the only CGM device eligible for government subsidies.

Over 2,700 people fined for vape-related offences since tougher penalties kicked in on Sept 1

Of the 2,710 people caught, 257 were in possession of vape containing etomidate.
Of the 2,710 people caught, 257 were in possession of vape containing etomidate.

Future hospitals could see merger of B2 and C wards under new facilities design framework

Subsidised wards with 8 beds or even more will likely be phased out with the implementation of a national design framework which standardises ward layouts for public hospitals in Singapore.
Subsidised wards with 8 beds or even more will likely be phased out with the implementation of a national design framework which standardises ward layouts for public hospitals in Singapore.

MOH acts to curb growing influx of private patients into public sector with new IP rules: Ong Ye Kung

Health Minister Ong Ye Kung was addressing feedback raised by the public after the new IP rules were announced.
Health Minister Ong Ye Kung was addressing feedback raised by the public after the new IP rules were announced.

New Singapore hospitals will be built faster, likely to cost less: Ong Ye Kung

The Woodlands Health Campus (pictured) took 10 years to build. The new national framework of design standards will help accelerate the building and redevelopment of hospitals.
The Woodlands Health Campus (pictured) took 10 years to build. The new national framework of design standards will help accelerate the building and redevelopment of hospitals.

Cordlife faces civil claims of at least $5.45 million over improperly stored cord blood

Cordlife said in its filing that the claims totalled at least $5.45 million, and that it is seeking advice on the next steps to take.
Cordlife said in its filing that the claims totalled at least $5.45 million, and that it is seeking advice on the next steps to take.

Forum: IP rider changes aimed at retaining original purpose of protecting patients against large bills

Forum: Enhanced training pathways will preserve allied health professional expertise

How will the new requirements for Integrated Shield Plan riders affect you?

New riders sold from April 2026 will have to impose the minimum deductibles that patients have to pay before insurance kicks in.
New riders sold from April 2026 will have to impose the minimum deductibles that patients have to pay before insurance kicks in.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.