With effect from 7 August 2020, Singapore residents (i.e. Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents) who travelled under permitted travel arrangements will be eligible for Government subsidies and MediShield Life/ Integrated Shield Plan/ Group Health coverage should they require hospital admission for suspected or confirmed COVID-19 infection.
Singapore residents and long-term pass holders who travel in breach of the travel advisories, or who did not obtain proper travel permits will not have access to subsidies and MediShield Life/ Integrated Shield Plan/ Group Health coverage (including Non-Integrated Shield Plan for Foreigners) should they be hospitalised for COVID-19 related medical conditions.
For more information, please refer to MOH’s News Highlights.