There are well-equipped government and private hospitals in Singapore. Every hospital has a 24-hour Accident and Emergency unit (A&E) to cater to medical emergencies. For hospital admissions, you will need to bring along identification documents, a doctor's referral letter and a guarantee of payment. In case of an emergency, you may contact any of the hospitals listed here:
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Public Hospital
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Contact Number
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Singapore General Hospital
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(65) 6222 3322
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Tan Tock Seng Hospital
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1800 252 9919
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National University Hospital
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1800 772 5555
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Changi General Hospital
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(65) 6788 8833
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Alexandra Hospital
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(65) 6472 2000
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KK Women's and Children's Hospital
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(65) 6293 4044
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Institute of Mental Health/Woodbridge Hospital
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(65) 6389 2000
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Private Hospital
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Contact Number
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Mount Elizabeth Hospital
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(65) 6737 2666
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Gleneagles Hospital
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(65) 6473 7222
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Mount Alvernia Hospital (24-hr outpatient)
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(65) 6253 4818
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East Shore Hospital
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(65) 6344 7588
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Thomson Medical Centre (24-hr outpatient)
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(65) 6256 9494
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Government and Government Restructured Hospitals
The government and government restructured hospitals offer care of varying levels depending on the ward chosen. There are 6-8 ward classes, from single-bedded wards to 12-bedded and open wards. The government hospitals are Alexandra Hospital and Woodbridge Hospital. Government restructured hospitals are Singapore General Hospital (SGH), Kandang Kerbau (KK) Hospital, Tan Tock Seng Hospital, the National University Hospital (NUH) and Changi General Hospital (CGH).
The fees for X-rays, laboratory tests and surgical operations are charged separately from the ward charges. Daily ward charges depend on the type of ward and the type of hospital. Here’s a guide to the ward charges:
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Ward/Class
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Government Hospitals
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Restructured Hospitals
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A1 (Single bed)
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S$240.00
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S$206.00 to S$323.00
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A2 (Two-bedded)
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S$195.00
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S$200.00 to S$215.00
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B1 (Aircon four-bedded)
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S$150.00
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S$145.00 to S$189.00
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B1 (Non-aircon four-bedded)
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S$115.00
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-
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B2 (Six to 12 beds)
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S$40.00
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S$39.00 to S$50.00
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C (Open ward)
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S$21.00
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S$20.00 to S$25.00
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Foreigners and those who are on long-term social visit passes will have to pay more for treatment at the government or government-restructured hospitals. They can only stay in Class A and B1 wards. If they would like to stay in Class B2 or C wards, the charges will double. The charges are:
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Type of Treatment/Ward
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Fees Chargeable
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Inpatient /Outpatient Treatment
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At Class A rates
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Ward Charges
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In accordance to the rates
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Surcharge
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30% of the total hospital bill
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Individual public hospital charging schemes are available at the eCitizen Web portal.
Private Hospitals
The rates in private hospitals are determined by each individual hospital, and they are generally higher than that of government hospitals. Medication, tests and doctor's fees are charged separately. Here’s a guide to daily ward charges in private hospitals in Singapore:
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Ward / Class
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Daily Ward Fee
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A1 (Single bed)
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S$280.00 onwards
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A2 (Two-bedded)
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S$220.00 onwards
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B1 (Aircon four-bedded)
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S$80.00 onwards
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Individual private hospital charging schemes are available at the eCitizen Web portal.
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