Nuh: No money, no surgery!

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NDP 2010 THEME: 'LIVE OUR DREAMS, FLY OUR FLAG"

http://www.straitstimes.com/STForum/Story/STIStory_525862.html

May 13, 2010
Why burden family with undue anxiety?

RECENTLY, my husband had to undergo heart bypass surgery at the National University Hospital (NUH).

On the day of admission, we submitted a letter of guarantee from his company as well as another from his company's group insurer.

While my husband was in surgery, I received a call from the NUH patient service centre informing me that the insurer of my husband's company would guarantee only $10,000.

The deposit required was $17,000 and we were given to understand that my husband had to pay the difference.

My husband's company refused to provide a letter of guarantee. We were told to pay up first and claim the amount subsequently. Prudential, the insurer of my husband's company, refused to provide a letter of guarantee either.

During surgery, the patient and his family experience stress and anxiety.

Why can't the hospital and insurer not understand the emotional plight of families? Why can't the hospital and insurance company work together to sort out the payment requirements?

The family is expected to pay in cash if there is insufficient money in Medisave. Can all Singaporeans afford this?

What the hospital should do is to liaise with the insurer to obtain the required deposit or payment.

As patients and family members, we do not need the added pressure in an already stressful situation.

V. Jeyanthi (Madam)

 

[Brightkid]

Not sure if KBW had the same experience recently ?

 

[halsey02]

Not sure if KBW had the same experience recently ?

That is one HOLY COW....they have the MEANS to TEST him??? that is the different being a lesser mortal & and a reincarnated mini-god!.

A difference between a plate of Roti Prata & Buddha Jump Over The Wall...

 

[zuoom]

money first. save you later?

 

[cass888]

Stupid woman. Obviously $17k deposit means her husband was staying A class or B1. Want luxury no money to pay.

NDP 2010 THEME: 'LIVE OUR DREAMS, FLY OUR FLAG"

http://www.straitstimes.com/STForum/Story/STIStory_525862.html

May 13, 2010
Why burden family with undue anxiety?

RECENTLY, my husband had to undergo heart bypass surgery at the National University Hospital (NUH).

On the day of admission, we submitted a letter of guarantee from his company as well as another from his company's group insurer.

While my husband was in surgery, I received a call from the NUH patient service centre informing me that the insurer of my husband's company would guarantee only $10,000.

The deposit required was $17,000 and we were given to understand that my husband had to pay the difference.

My husband's company refused to provide a letter of guarantee. We were told to pay up first and claim the amount subsequently. Prudential, the insurer of my husband's company, refused to provide a letter of guarantee either.

During surgery, the patient and his family experience stress and anxiety.

Why can't the hospital and insurer not understand the emotional plight of families? Why can't the hospital and insurance company work together to sort out the payment requirements?

The family is expected to pay in cash if there is insufficient money in Medisave. Can all Singaporeans afford this?

What the hospital should do is to liaise with the insurer to obtain the required deposit or payment.

As patients and family members, we do not need the added pressure in an already stressful situation.

V. Jeyanthi (Madam)

 

[allanlee]

Stupid woman. Obviously $17k deposit means her husband was staying A class or B1. Want luxury no money to pay.

You still living in the 90s? Obviously you have not realised that healthcare costs had increased drastically these past few years.

When my colleague had a bypass back in 1998...... his family only paid @ $14,000.

When my neighbour had a bypass last year..... the bill was @ $22,000..... and he was in the supposedly highly subsidised Class C ward.

Both operations were done at the same public hospital.

Everything in Singkieland now is all about $$$.
No money you die is your business !!

 

[Brightkid]

Stupid woman. Obviously $17k deposit means her husband was staying A class or B1. Want luxury no money to pay.

You never heard about Means-testing ? If unfortunately (only here in uniquely Sinkapore) you inherited a private property through no fault of yours, and you earned a pittance with no savings, you only qualify for a minimal subsidy.

Many people here may own properties but pockets have not much money, or cannot gather enough within a short timeframe.

 

[commoner]

deposit only is already 17k for bypass in a public hospital, knn so expensive, dunno the whole ops how much,,,,,