Can anyone share the difference in cost between subsidised and private in kkh?
My first was private in kkh in clinic a. Paid $100 +++ for each visit. Quite a substantial amount spent overall.
Looking for a gynae for my #2 and whether as a private or subsidised patient.
Hello, congrats.
Difference btw private & subsidised patient as as follows. (Not 101% sure therefore any one who read this please feel free to correct me. Thanks)
1) Private patient can pick the doctor that you want. Subsidised patient cannot pick doctor, i.e. each visit will be a random doctor that will check you.
2) Waiting time to see doctor might be longer for subsidised patient.
3) Only private patient can see doctor in the more fancy "The Private Suite" (Note that some private patient also see doctor in the normal clinic as subsidy patient subjected to the doctor schedule)
4) During delivery in KKH, if you are a subsidise patient, i think there is a possibility that student doctor might be around to observe the random doctor assign to help you delivery.
5) Subisdy patient i think cannot choose "A" class ward. (I think only if you stay in "A" ward then your hubby can sleep in the same room as you in the hospital)
6) Private patient total bill (1st visit - final delivery) will be very close to private hospital such as TMC, where else subsidise patient bill will be significantly lower. You can go to MOH website to take a look as the median price ppl delievey at different hospitals in Singapore. It is pretty update. But note that it is only on the final delivery bill and does not include any of the screeening, blood test and all the pre natal consultation session you see the doctor)
Good to discuss with your hubby, look at your current financial situation and then choose an option that will meet most of your needs.
Have fun
