COVID-19: Cost of Getting Infected in Singapore - Revision history

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	Individuals in Singapore can expect to pay '''<u>~$139 - $305 (or more)***</u>''' for ~~the abovementioned~~ charges.		Individuals in Singapore can expect to pay '''<u>~$139 - $305 (or more)***</u>''' for outpatient charges.
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	Individuals in Singapore can expect to pay '''<u>~$139 - $305 or more***</u>''' for the abovementioned charges.		Individuals in Singapore can expect to pay '''<u>~$139 - $305 (or more)***</u>''' for the abovementioned charges.
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	\| rowspan="3" \|'''Hospital Outpatient Charges''' ''(When referred to the hospital)''		\| rowspan="3" \|'''Hospital Outpatient Charges''' ''(When referred to the hospital)''

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	<nowiki>*</nowiki>These rates have been partially subsidised by the government.		<nowiki>*</nowiki>These rates have been partially subsidised by the government.

	<nowiki>**</nowiki>These include additional diagnostic tests and medication prescribed '''<u>after</u>''' the patient is discharged.		<nowiki>**</nowiki>These include services like additional diagnostic tests and medication prescribed '''<u>after</u>''' the patient is discharged.

	<nowiki>***</nowiki>This amount '''<u>does not</u>''' include miscellaneous medical costs and repeat consultations.		<nowiki>***</nowiki>This amount '''<u>does not</u>''' include miscellaneous medical costs and repeat consultations.

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Follow-up Consultation Fees

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	\| colspan="2" \|$29		\| colspan="2" \|$29
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	\| colspan="2" \|$29		\| colspan="2" \|$29
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	(ii) '''<u>Hospital outpatient charges</u>''' (once referred to the hospital's Accident & Emergency (A&E) department)		(ii) '''<u>Hospital outpatient charges</u>''' (once referred to the hospital's Accident & Emergency (A&E) department)

	=== Outpatient vs. Inpatient Costs ===		===Outpatient vs. Inpatient Costs===
	Hospital outpatient charges are for medical services that are given '''<u>before</u>''' and '''<u>after</u>''' hospital admission. Inpatient charges are for services provided during admission.		Hospital outpatient charges are for medical services that are given '''<u>before</u>''' and '''<u>after</u>''' hospital admission. Inpatient charges are for services provided during admission.

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	=== Follow-up Consultation Fees ===		===Follow-up Consultation Fees===
	Although test results can confirm that the coronavirus is no longer active in the patient’s body, the patient may still be symptomatic. The relevant medication will be prescribed and a follow-up consultation will also be scheduled.<ref>“[https://www.moh.gov.sg/covid-19/faqs Are discharged COVID-19 patients infectious?]”. ''Ministry of Health.'' Accessed on 19 March 2020. </ref> Recovered COVID-19 patients are required to pay for these fees. The following rates apply for '''<u>Singapore Citizens (SC)</u>''' and '''<u>Permanent Residents (PR)</u>''' only.		Although test results can confirm that the coronavirus is no longer active in the patient’s body, the patient may still be symptomatic. The relevant medication will be prescribed and a follow-up consultation will also be scheduled.<ref>“[https://www.moh.gov.sg/covid-19/faqs Are discharged COVID-19 patients infectious?]”. ''Ministry of Health.'' Accessed on 19 March 2020. </ref> Recovered COVID-19 patients are required to pay for these fees. The following rates apply for '''<u>Singapore Citizens (SC)</u>''' and '''<u>Permanent Residents (PR)</u>''' only.
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	! rowspan="3" \|Hospital		! rowspan="3" \|Hospital
	! colspan="3" \|First Consultation		! colspan="3" \|First Consultation
	! colspan="3" \|Repeat Consultation		! colspan="3" \|Repeat Consultation(s)
	! rowspan="3" \|Refs.		! rowspan="3" \|Refs.
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Dayana Rizal: /* A&E Service Fees */

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	===Follow-up Consultation Fees===		===Follow-up Consultation Fees===
	Although test results can confirm that the coronavirus is no longer active in the patient’s body, the patient may still be symptomatic. The relevant medication will be prescribed and a follow-up consultation will also be scheduled.<ref>“[https://www.moh.gov.sg/covid-19/faqs Are discharged COVID-19 patients infectious?]”. ''Ministry of Health.'' Accessed on 19 March 2020. </ref> Recovered COVID-19 patients are required to pay for these fees. The following rates apply for '''<u>Singapore Citizens (SC~~)</u>''' and '''<u>Permanent Residents (PR~~)</u>''' only.		Although test results can confirm that the coronavirus is no longer active in the patient’s body, the patient may still be symptomatic. The relevant medication will be prescribed and a follow-up consultation will also be scheduled.<ref>“[https://www.moh.gov.sg/covid-19/faqs Are discharged COVID-19 patients infectious?]”. ''Ministry of Health.'' Accessed on 19 March 2020. </ref> Recovered COVID-19 patients are required to pay for these fees. The following rates apply for '''<u>Singapore Citizens (SC)</u>''' only.
	{\| class="wikitable"		{\| class="wikitable"
	! rowspan="2" \|Hospital		! rowspan="2" \|Hospital

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Follow-up Consultation Fees

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	\| rowspan="4" \|Depending on the patient and the hospital:		\| rowspan="4" \|Depending on the patient and the hospital:
	Individuals in Singapore can expect to pay '''<u>~~between~~ ~$139 - $305 or more***</u>''' for the abovementioned charges.		Individuals in Singapore can expect to pay '''<u>~$139 - $305 or more***</u>''' for the abovementioned charges.
	\|-		\|-
	\| rowspan="3" \|'''Hospital Outpatient Charges''' ''(When referred to the hospital)''		\| rowspan="3" \|'''Hospital Outpatient Charges''' ''(When referred to the hospital)''
	\|'''A&E Service Fees'''		\|'''A&E Service Fees*'''
	\|$110 - $128		\|$110 - $128
	\|-		\|-
	\|'''Follow Up ~~Consultations~~'''		\|'''Follow Up (First) Consultation'''
	\|$29* - $147		\|$29 - $147
	\|-		\|-
	\|'''Miscellaneous Costs**'''		\|'''Miscellaneous Costs**'''
	\|Differs among patients		\|Differs among patients
	\|}		\|}
	<nowiki>*</nowiki>~~Minimum cost for~~ subsidised ~~patients who are Singaporean~~.		<nowiki>*</nowiki>These rates have been partially subsidised by the government.

	<nowiki>**</nowiki>These include additional diagnostic tests and medication prescribed after the patient is discharged.		<nowiki>**</nowiki>These include additional diagnostic tests and medication prescribed '''<u>after</u>''' the patient is discharged.

	<nowiki>***</nowiki>This amount does not include miscellaneous medical costs and repeat consultations.		<nowiki>***</nowiki>This amount '''<u>does not</u>''' include miscellaneous medical costs and repeat consultations.

	==PHPC charges (up to S$30)==		==PHPC charges (up to S$30)==
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	===Follow-up Consultation Fees===		===Follow-up Consultation Fees===
	Although test results can confirm that the coronavirus is no longer active in the patient’s body, the patient may still be symptomatic. The relevant medication will be prescribed and a follow-up consultation will also be scheduled.<ref>“[https://www.moh.gov.sg/covid-19/faqs Are discharged COVID-19 patients infectious?]”. ''Ministry of Health.'' Accessed on 19 March 2020. </ref> Recovered COVID-19 patients are required to pay for these fees.		Although test results can confirm that the coronavirus is no longer active in the patient’s body, the patient may still be symptomatic. The relevant medication will be prescribed and a follow-up consultation will also be scheduled.<ref>“[https://www.moh.gov.sg/covid-19/faqs Are discharged COVID-19 patients infectious?]”. ''Ministry of Health.'' Accessed on 19 March 2020. </ref> Recovered COVID-19 patients are required to pay for these fees. The following rates apply for '''<u>Singapore Citizens (SC)</u>''' and '''<u>Permanent Residents (PR)</u>''' only.
	{\| class="wikitable"		{\| class="wikitable"
	! rowspan="2" \|Hospital		! rowspan="2" \|Hospital

Dayana Rizal: /* A&E Service Fees */

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A&E Service Fees

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	\|<ref>“[https://www.sgh.com.sg/patient-care/visiting-specialist/charges-payments-singapore-general-hospital Outpatient Charges]”. ''Singapore General Hospital.'' Accessed on 19 March 2020. </ref>		\|<ref>“[https://www.sgh.com.sg/patient-care/visiting-specialist/charges-payments-singapore-general-hospital Outpatient Charges]”. ''Singapore General Hospital.'' Accessed on 19 March 2020. </ref>
	\|}		\|}
			<nowiki>*</nowiki>These rates have been partially subsidised by the government. They cover the costs of basic investigations, procedures, drugs and x-ray services at the A&E.

	===Follow-up Consultation Fees===		===Follow-up Consultation Fees===

Dayana Rizal at 01:06, 25 March 2020

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	<blockquote>This entry is a part of Wiki.sg's coverage on the evolving COVID-19 situation in Singapore. For more COVID-19 stories, click [[:Category:COVID-19 in Singapore\|here]].</blockquote>In Singapore, COVID-19 testing is free.<ref>"[https://www.todayonline.com/singapore/no-more-free-covid-19-treatment-short-term-visitors-singapore No more free Covid-19 treatment for short-term visitors to Singapore]". ''TODAY Online''. March 9, 2020. Accessed on 24 March 2020.</ref> As of March 2020, Singaporeans who have been admitted to public hospitals for COVID-19 will have their inpatient bills paid in full by the Singapore government.<ref>Choo, Yun Ting. “[https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/health/coronavirus-government-to-foot-bills-of-infected-patients-at-public-hospitals Coronavirus: Singapore Government to foot bills of infected patients at public hospitals, except outpatient expenses]”. ''The Straits Times.'' February 12, 2020. Accessed on 19 March 2020. </ref><ref>Goh, Cheryl. "[https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/foreigners-to-bear-costs-of-covid-19-treatment-in-singapore-12519500 Foreigners to bear costs of COVID-19 treatment in Singapore \| Video]". ''Channel News Asia''. March 9, 2020. Accessed on 24 March 2020.</ref> That said, patients being treated in private hospitals are not eligible for funding.<ref>Ng, Lucia. “[https://mustsharenews.com/government-pay-hospital-bills/ S’pore Government Will Be Paying Hospital Bills In Full For Covid-19 Patients Admitted To Public Hospitals]”. ''MustShare News.'' February 13, 2020. Accessed on 19 March 2020. </ref> All patients still have to foot their outpatient treatment bills - this includes medication and consultation costs.<ref>Kok Yufeng. "[https://www.tnp.sg/news/singapore/covid-19-accelerates-healthcare-transformation-alexandra-hospital Covid-19 accelerates healthcare transformation at Alexandra Hospital]". ''The New Paper''. March 6, 2020. Accessed on 24 March 2020.</ref> This entry aims to provide an '''<u>estimation</u>''' of the '''<u>cost of treatment</u>''' for COVID-19 in Singapore.		<blockquote>This entry is a part of Wiki.sg's coverage on the evolving COVID-19 situation in Singapore. For more COVID-19 stories, click [[:Category:COVID-19 in Singapore\|here]].</blockquote>
			[[File:COVID-19 Test Kit Singapore.jpg\|thumb\|''The COVID-19 test kit (pictured) takes the form of a nasal swab test. Photo credit to Najeer Yusuf/[https://www.todayonline.com/singapore/new-covid-19-test-kit-deployed-all-spore-checkpoints-detects-its-first-imported-case TODAY].'']]
			In Singapore, COVID-19 testing is free.<ref>"[https://www.todayonline.com/singapore/no-more-free-covid-19-treatment-short-term-visitors-singapore No more free Covid-19 treatment for short-term visitors to Singapore]". ''TODAY Online''. March 9, 2020. Accessed on 24 March 2020.</ref> As of March 2020, Singaporeans who have been admitted to public hospitals for COVID-19 will have their inpatient bills paid in full by the Singapore government.<ref>Choo, Yun Ting. “[https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/health/coronavirus-government-to-foot-bills-of-infected-patients-at-public-hospitals Coronavirus: Singapore Government to foot bills of infected patients at public hospitals, except outpatient expenses]”. ''The Straits Times.'' February 12, 2020. Accessed on 19 March 2020. </ref><ref>Goh, Cheryl. "[https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/foreigners-to-bear-costs-of-covid-19-treatment-in-singapore-12519500 Foreigners to bear costs of COVID-19 treatment in Singapore \| Video]". ''Channel News Asia''. March 9, 2020. Accessed on 24 March 2020.</ref> That said, patients being treated in private hospitals are not eligible for funding.<ref>Ng, Lucia. “[https://mustsharenews.com/government-pay-hospital-bills/ S’pore Government Will Be Paying Hospital Bills In Full For Covid-19 Patients Admitted To Public Hospitals]”. ''MustShare News.'' February 13, 2020. Accessed on 19 March 2020. </ref> All patients still have to foot their outpatient treatment bills - this includes medication and consultation costs.<ref>Kok Yufeng. "[https://www.tnp.sg/news/singapore/covid-19-accelerates-healthcare-transformation-alexandra-hospital Covid-19 accelerates healthcare transformation at Alexandra Hospital]". ''The New Paper''. March 6, 2020. Accessed on 24 March 2020.</ref> This entry aims to provide an '''<u>estimation</u>''' of the '''<u>cost of treatment</u>''' for COVID-19 in Singapore.

	==Overview==		==Overview==
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	Individuals in Singapore can expect to pay '''<u>between ~$139 - $305 or more***</u>''' for the abovementioned charges.		Individuals in Singapore can expect to pay '''<u>between ~$139 - $305 or more***</u>''' for the abovementioned charges.
	~~<nowiki>***</nowiki>This amount does not include miscellaneous medical costs and repeat consultations.~~
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	\| rowspan="3" \|'''Hospital Outpatient Charges''' ''(When referred to the hospital)''		\| rowspan="3" \|'''Hospital Outpatient Charges''' ''(When referred to the hospital)''
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	<nowiki>**</nowiki>These include additional diagnostic tests and medication prescribed after the patient is discharged.		<nowiki>**</nowiki>These include additional diagnostic tests and medication prescribed after the patient is discharged.

			<nowiki>***</nowiki>This amount does not include miscellaneous medical costs and repeat consultations.

	==PHPC charges (up to S$30)==		==PHPC charges (up to S$30)==
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	===A&E Service Fees===		===A&E Service Fees===
			[[File:SGH Carpark Fever Screening Area.jpg\|thumb\|''On 20 March, Singapore General Hospital converted a section of its carpark into a fever screening area. Photo credit to Ariffin Jamar/[https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/health/sgh-sets-up-fever-screening-area-in-carpark-as-cases-spike ST PHOTO].'']]
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	!Hospital		!Hospital