WP's proxy, The Independent, founded by Leon Perera posted an article with a MISLEADING HEADLINE that says "Medishield Life only paid $300 out of $5k bill".
MISLEADING because The Independent chose to ignore the FIRST LAYER OF PROTECTION and that is, GOVERNMENT GRANTS OR SUBSIDIES which begins at 50% and goes up to 65% for B2 Class wards.
If the patient concerned had chosen a C class wards he would have enjoyed higher subsidy that begins at 65% and goes up to 80%.
No one in Singapore, no matter how poor, will be denied medical treatment.
Fearmongering on the costs of healthcare in order to win votes may benefit WP but it can result in distress and medical neglect in the ill-informed and the elderly who are thus misled.
Be kind and do not mislead.
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