Hi all Mummies n MTB,
If lets say, I choose the gyne from TPS then *touchwood* i got complication in giving birth or my baby need extra care, will the bills be rocket high?? Like more than $10k after medisave with deduction?? Say I choose either 1bedded or 4bedded ward.
I'm currently Wif TMC but scare of the bill size if me or baby got complication. As I'm have high blood pressure and I'm on the high risk preg age.
Pls enlighten me.
Thank you.
Hi evilcarebear..I am in my 20w and seeing Dr Khoo CK at KKH
Hi all Mummies n MTB,
If lets say, I choose the gyne from TPS then *touchwood* i got complication in giving birth or my baby need extra care, will the bills be rocket high?? Like more than $10k after medisave with deduction?? Say I choose either 1bedded or 4bedded ward.
I'm currently Wif TMC but scare of the bill size if me or baby got complication. As I'm have high blood pressure and I'm on the high risk preg age.
Pls enlighten me.
Thank you.
I have a question here, can KKH subsidy patient opt for c-sec? If yes, when do we need to inform the hospital?
Hi, Anyone has latest bills for private @kkh B1 ward, NAtural without epidural?
Hi Babe, unable to choose gynae for subsidy. I'm also under subsidy and find it ok, maybe you can try out on your first apt and see how it goes. Some may find waiting time too long but for me it's fine. Just entered my last trimester.Hey , I am newbie here . Can I check if I am under KkH subsidy. Can I still choose my preferred gynecologist or I can't choose they will randomly assign one to me ?
Many thanks in advance
Hey , I am newbie here . Can I check if I am under KkH subsidy. Can I still choose my preferred gynecologist or I can't choose they will randomly assign one to me ?
Many thanks in advance
Hi evilcarebear..
I'm also seeing Dr Khoo CK..
He delivered my 3rd baby and I'm currently 5 weeks preggy with #4..
Have you deliver yr baby?
Hi evilcarebear,Hi Irene! sorry for the late reply. Haven't log in for quite a while.
I am currently in week 38+3. It's a waiting game for me now.
How is yr exp seeing Dr Khoo?
I last seen him at week 35. He told me no need to see him thereafter.
he estimate that i will be giving birth arnd week 38 and if not, he has also scheduled me for admission at week 39 for induce cos scare bb size may be big if wait till full term.
Hi evil
Hi evilcarebear,
I realise i type wrongly.. hahah.. I'm preggy with #5 not #4.. I'm going for my first appt today.. I've seen Doc Khoo since 2007 for my fibroids issues.. He is a very nice and funny doc rite? Very assuring too.. I feel very comfy seeing him.. I'm currently 7+5 weeks.. You opt for natural or C-sec?
Wow... carrying your #5! U are awesome!
Yup.. very assuring, nice and cheerful amd yes i feel very comfy seeing him.
I was seeing him for endometriosis initially and my case file was acty referred to him after my Gynae Cynthia Kew left KKH.
I m going for natural. Hope everything will be smooth
Juz saw him yesterday at TPS.. my EDD is 9th Dec.. you are due soon rite? Can share yr hospital bill size after you delivered?Irene, when are you due?
Juz saw him yesterday at TPS.. my EDD is 9th Dec.. you are due soon rite? Can share yr hospital bill size after you delivered?
Hello mummy who are keen or going to deliver at KKH soon, below are some information i gather at KKH today with regards to $$$ matters
A)Initial deposit ==>(Medisave not allow. Credit card, cash, nets all acceptable, can be pay in advance or/and no later then admission date)
Private patient
A class ward (One bedder)
- Normal delivery - $2,573
- C section - $3,872
B1 class ward (4 bedder)
- Normal delivery - $1,430
- C section - $2,402
B) Estimated medical bill (For mummy portion only)
Private patient
A class ward (One bedder)
- Normal delivery - $5,123
- C section - $8,271
B1 class ward (4 bedder)
- Normal delivery - $3,980
- C section - $6,802
Medisave deduction are capped at $2,550 for normal delivery and $4,400 for C section.
After mummy discharge from hospital, hospital finance dept will do this. They will take the total medical bill minus medisave deduction capped minus initial deposit paid and then send the final outstanding amount bill to the patient home. In another words, there is no need to settle this outstanding amount before you leave the hospital
C) Estimated medical bill for baby
For mummy who are staying in A class ward, the baby medical bill will range between $500 to $2,500 (Note that baby ward status will follow mummy). Baby which is super healthy and strong will be paying closer to the $500 region and those which some complication will be closer to $2,500.
Medisave deduction of up to $450 allow for each day the baby stay in the hospital.
Baby medical bill will be send to your house, there is no need to settle the baby medical bill before going home.
Let use an example to help all of us understand the above better
Assumption:
Mummy is private patient, stay 3 day in A class ward and undergo an uneventful planned C section. Baby also stay in hospital for 3 days. Mummy and Daddy medisave account have sufficient fund. Below are the maths
Initial deposit payable ==> $3,871 (Must be pay in cash/credit card)
Mummy total medical bill ==> $8,271
Baby total medical bill ==> $2,500
Medisave deductible for mummy ==> $4,400
Medisave deductible for baby ==> $450 x 3 days ==> $1,350
Total medical bill for mummy & baby ==> $8,271 + $2,500 ==> $10, 771
Total medisave deductible for mummy & baby ==> $4,400 + $1,350 ==> $5,750
After medisave deduction, the total cash component for mummy & baby ==> $10,771 - $5,750 = $5,021
Hope the above can help fellow mummy & daddy plan their finance better and jointly make a final decision that the whole family can benefit the most out of it.
Jia you.
Oh ya, do not that even if you paid in advance and choose "A" ward, if right after your delivery there happen to be no available "A" ward, the hospital will put you in the B1 ward instead. Of cos the charging will automatically change to B1 ward charging. (The only place i know that will 100% have A ward available is MT E Novena hospital, it is located next to Tan Tock Seng Hospital, the reason why they can give you this assurance is because i understand from a friend that they only have single bedder ward.)
Thank you very much.
My wife don't know which doctor to look find in KKH?
In TMC, What is the cost compare with KKH?
Can advise?
My gynae is Dr Khoo Chong Kiat, Senior Consultant. Had delivered 8,000 over babies. Very experience and positive gynae. Pro natural too! Highly recommended!Thank you very much.
My wife don't know which doctor to look find in KKH?
In TMC, What is the cost compare with KKH?
Can advise?
My gynae is Dr Khoo Chong Kiat, Senior Consultant. Had delivered 8,000 over babies. Very experience and positive gynae. Pro natural too! Highly recommended!
Hello mummy, did Dr Khoo only show up during the last 15min to deliever your baby or he will keep on coming to your labour suite throughout your struggle frequently to check on you personally or leave it just to the nurse to monitor you and report back to him? Thanks
My case was different. Waterbag burst while i was sleeping arnd 3plus. Woke up, bath and immediately proceed to KKH Delivery Suite. Arrived at 4.30am. Sent in to delivery suite at 5am. Drew blood, put up the drip etc n settled me dwn before the nurses activated my gynae. At then, cervix alrdy opened about 5cm. Contraction was like every 2mins. Gynae arrived arnd 6plus and helped me with the delivery. Everything happened chop chop
My case was different. Waterbag burst while i was sleeping arnd 3plus. Woke up, bath and immediately proceed to KKH Delivery Suite. Arrived at 4.30am. Sent in to delivery suite at 5am. Drew blood, put up the drip etc n settled me dwn before the nurses activated my gynae. At then, cervix alrdy opened about 5cm. Contraction was like every 2mins. Gynae arrived arnd 6plus and helped me with the delivery. Everything happened chop chop
2nd one after 15 years. Acty 2 days before my delivery, i had a cervix check n my cervix is still very thick and has yet to open. I went hm and squat by my bed about 10 mins for that 2 nights. Maybe that helped.Wow.., sounds so easy and smooth for you. Is this your first pregnancy?
Is there any mummies that is delivering at C ward? If so, can anyone share details from bills to experience ? Its my first birth, and I am a little bit flustered.
My gynae is Dr Khoo Chong Kiat, Senior Consultant. Had delivered 8,000 over babies. Very experience and positive gynae. Pro natural too! Highly recommended!
Hi Mummies,
I am new to this forum. I am currently 24 weeks and I am with a private gynae. My initial plan was to do a normal delivery and give birth at Mount E Orchard but then due to some complications my gynae charges for c section is $5k and I find it steep. As the hospital packages for c section is also on the high rise. I am planning to change to a private gynae at kkh. Any recommendations? I called the hotline and the Lady mentioned to me about Dr khoo chong kiat. Any idea what are his charges like? Does the consultation price at kkh includes ultrasound? Or is it separate charges?
Also, anyone willing to share their bill size for Class A Delivery? After deduction of medisave etc.
Hi Mummies,
I am new to this forum. I am currently 24 weeks and I am with a private gynae. My initial plan was to do a normal delivery and give birth at Mount E Orchard but then due to some complications my gynae charges for c section is $5k and I find it steep. As the hospital packages for c section is also on the high rise. I am planning to change to a private gynae at kkh. Any recommendations? I called the hotline and the Lady mentioned to me about Dr khoo chong kiat. Any idea what are his charges like? Does the consultation price at kkh includes ultrasound? Or is it separate charges?
Also, anyone willing to share their bill size for Class A Delivery? After deduction of medisave etc.
I prefer TPS. Are u wt Dr Tan also? If yes then is only on Tues at TPS.
Heard that Dr Tan only sees patients at clinic D now. Is that true? Can i ask how is the waiting time to see him? And are the appts very rushed since he is so busy? Im considering whether to choose him as my gynae coz i was seeing him under the infertility clinic at kkh and quite like him.Yes. I'm with Dr Tan too. Just went to TPS for the very first time last week and found it much better than Clinic D. And Dr Tan doesn't have to go from room to room to see his patients. Not so rushed for him.
Cos his schedule there has been quite packed, I couldn't switch over earlier. Next appt I'll have to take an evening slot and pay the additional charge. =( Not sure if it'll be more difficult to make an appt in our third trim when we have to see him more often.
Heard that Dr Tan only sees patients at clinic D now. Is that true? Can i ask how is the waiting time to see him? And are the appts very rushed since he is so busy? Im considering whether to choose him as my gynae coz i was seeing him under the infertility clinic at kkh and quite like him.
Can also share how much are his charges for gynae appt and delivery?
Thanks very much for sharing, @Shinkirou. My appt with him is in 2 weeks time. Will check with the nurses again then.Hi! I do know of some other IVF mummies-to-be that r seeing Dr Tan at TPS. However, he only sees patients at TPS on Tues afternoon. I was told that in second trimester, all appointments will be at TPS. One of the ladies in 2nd tri mentioned that she is still seeing Dr Tan in Clinic D though. U may want to check with the clinic staff regarding this when u r making ur appointment.
KKH has no package for gynae check-up and Dr Tan is senior consultant, so the rate per consultation will be the same as what we pay at Clinic D for fertility treatment. The waiting time at TPS is much shorter than clinic D. But again, it depends on his schedule that day. If he has to go away for delivery, then it'll be quite a long wait.
I personally feel that the consultation at TPS is less rushed. He was usually quite chatty. But the duration of each consultation depends on whether u have any questions to ask him and whether there r any areas of concern that need to be discussed. If baby n mummy are both well, then it'll be v short. He isn't a gynae that shares a lot of details which he thinks is not necessary and might cause us to be unduly worried. He only recommends what he thinks is necessary. That's his style. It really depends on which type of gynae u prefer. There are some gynaes that share a lot of details.
As for the delivery charges, I'm not sure if there's any difference in the various Kkh doctors' charges. I paid slightly less than $6k for natural delivery with epidural n one night stay at A1 ward.
If u r referring to Dr Tan HH. Consult fee same as clinic D. TPS more comfort. Sofa, less crowded n free drinks. Only available on Tues afternoon. Clinic D he is see patient on thur & fri morning. Clinic D assistant more friendly.Thanks very much for sharing, @Shinkirou. My appt with him is in 2 weeks time. Will check with the nurses again then.
Thanks @piglet02 Havent been to Tps before coz always see him at clinic D. I agree his nurse is vv nice. Dr Tan's schedule is full until end july, and she squeezed me in for my 1st gynae appt in early july given my history.If u r referring to Dr Tan HH. Consult fee same as clinic D. TPS more comfort. Sofa, less crowded n free drinks. Only available on Tues afternoon. Clinic D he is see patient on thur & fri morning. Clinic D assistant more friendly.
Hi aaa111,Hello mummy, congrats, slight correction, you will still be delivery your baby in a delivery suite if you are going for natural method and operating theatre if you choose to C section. A class ward class patient will be using the exact same facility and medication too. The 3 difference are as follows:
1) You will not get to choose the doctor during your check up as well as the final delivery. In another words, they will just assign you to a qualified doctor who is on duty or free during your appt slot.
2) After you give birth, your baby will be staying in the same nursery as other baby and taken care the same way, however for you, you will be staying a ward that have a few more bed/patient. So it might be more lively and your ward will be filled with more laughter. Not a bad thing if you belong to the type of ppl that hate to sleep in a quiet environment
3) Your total hospital bill will be significantly lower then other folks because SG govt give the most subsidy to folks that stay in C ward. For estimate bill size, go to MOM website and they show pretty accurate figure there.
All the best
Yup. There is no difference in care for babies being warded in nicu or high dependency ward. The charges are tagged to the class mummies have chosen.Hi aaa111,
So you mean if I choose to be in A class or subsidise class, if my bb is in nicu no difference in their care ? Although we pay private rates for them?
TIA
Hi aaa111,
So you mean if I choose to be in A class or subsidise class, if my bb is in nicu no difference in their care ? Although we pay private rates for them?
TIA