uncle, u stay A/B1 ward huh? many charges and commusables there not subsidised or cover under insurance. i hope you upgraded your medishield plan before your heart problem, if not, those old 10-15 yrs ago medishield plans from cpf or pte insurer are hopeless inadequate. my cousin kpkb that more $$ deducted from his medisave than his father's old shield plan payout.
I never asked them for a A or B1 room. When I walked into the A&E of the hospital I was diagnosed with a heart attack & they immediately sent me to the ICU(intensive care unit) After about a week there I was transferred to a 2 room ward.
Imagine my surprise because I thought I just had some food poisoning:o
Once bitten twice shy lah. After that experience I never want to deal with Spore's expensive health system again. Next time I'll go to Malaysia or Thailand. I've some experience with the Canadian health care system & I can tell you that it is a very good system. If you are covered by the provincial healthcare insurance, you only have to pay the hospital admission fee. After that everything is covered by the health insurance. The premiums are very affordable & even free if you have a low income.
Unfortunately my parents get hit each time they have to see the doctor. The sad thing is that they still think the PAP is good
Hope enough people decide to kick some butt in the next GE. otherwise there is no hope
