- Medisave can be used only for hospitalisations and day surgery, not outpatient treatments.
- The Malaysian hospital must have an approved working arrangement with a Medisave-accredited institution or referral centre here.
- The patient must be referred through such an institution or referral centre.
- The Singapore centre must provide pre-admission clinical assessment and financial counselling.
- The Singapore centre will track and be accountable for patient satisfaction and clinical outcome. It is expected to help patients address any issues.
- If patients decide to take legal action, it will be under the laws of the country where the treatment is given.
- The Medisave withdrawal limit for inpatient hospitalisation is $450 per day ($300 per day for day surgery).
- The additional limit for surgical procedures ranges from $250 to $7,550.
- Medisave claims are made by Singapore institutions which collect the amount from the Central Provident Fund Board. These claims will be audited by the Health Ministry.
This article was first published in The Sunday Times.
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