Hi, would like to know more about the different between kkh subsidy and non subsidy patient. I am now under private, the fees were so high. Afraid if I ask for subsidy I will regret. Heard that subsidy will hv different doctor seeing me. During delivery also may be trainee doctor doing it. Is there any risk during delivery ?
Subsidy or non subsidy KKH
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candymoshi
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I will share my experience..
I just delivered no2 on 23 Jun.
For both my pregnancy, I went to Polyclinic to get a referral, hence I am a subsidized patient at KKH. I visited KKH and did all the scans and blood tests until the detailed scan (which happened at 18w for no1, 20w for no2) usually at 20w.
After that I will take up a package with my private Gynae who runs a clinic at Kovan (near my home) package starts from w16 and cost $700 without supplements and any tests. But u get US and 3D scans. I will ask KKH for all my tests results and bring them to the private Gynae.
I did this bcos I do not have complicated pregnancies, no bleeding or cramps in the first trimester. So my HB and I are comfortable seeing different gynaes each time. Fees are usually half of non subsidized rates. And I believe KKH non-subsidize is still cheaper than what some private gynaes charge.
Also FYI, I did not do any OSCAR or Harmony Test, I heard those tests also cost a lot...
I just delivered no2 on 23 Jun.
For both my pregnancy, I went to Polyclinic to get a referral, hence I am a subsidized patient at KKH. I visited KKH and did all the scans and blood tests until the detailed scan (which happened at 18w for no1, 20w for no2) usually at 20w.
After that I will take up a package with my private Gynae who runs a clinic at Kovan (near my home) package starts from w16 and cost $700 without supplements and any tests. But u get US and 3D scans. I will ask KKH for all my tests results and bring them to the private Gynae.
I did this bcos I do not have complicated pregnancies, no bleeding or cramps in the first trimester. So my HB and I are comfortable seeing different gynaes each time. Fees are usually half of non subsidized rates. And I believe KKH non-subsidize is still cheaper than what some private gynaes charge.
Also FYI, I did not do any OSCAR or Harmony Test, I heard those tests also cost a lot...
GotCheatedBadly
Member
Yah I am under KKH private too. The prices are almost equivalent to seeing outside private gynaes in Singapore.
GotCheatedBadly
Member
Oscar is cheaper (around $300 to $400) but Harmony (equivalent brands) costs $1200 to $1500.
loveholic
Active Member
this is not my personal experience but one of my close friend.
She went through the subsidized route at KKH and was quite unhappy because everytime she goes for a checkup, it’s a different gynae and they don’t really know her history. So she was quite fedup and decided to change to a private gynae all the way till she gave birth.
but eventually, it's up to each individual needs and preference
She went through the subsidized route at KKH and was quite unhappy because everytime she goes for a checkup, it’s a different gynae and they don’t really know her history. So she was quite fedup and decided to change to a private gynae all the way till she gave birth.
but eventually, it's up to each individual needs and preference
GoldenMao
New Member
Here are the rates for both Private and Subsidized:
http://www.kkh.com.sg/PATIENTSANDVI...ANDPAYMENT/OUTPATIENTCHARGES/Pages/Women.aspx
Assuming you engage the most senior rank, which is Senior Consultant... it is $131.61 and $98.44 for repeat visits.
Subsidized is $27.90 throughout. Very cheap.
But how about scans? The Private v.s. Subsidized rates are not published.
http://www.kkh.com.sg/PATIENTSANDVI...ANDPAYMENT/OUTPATIENTCHARGES/Pages/Women.aspx
Assuming you engage the most senior rank, which is Senior Consultant... it is $131.61 and $98.44 for repeat visits.
Subsidized is $27.90 throughout. Very cheap.
But how about scans? The Private v.s. Subsidized rates are not published.
Hello mummy, i am not sure but i doubt they will let a trainee doctor to deliver for you. When there is complication, the junior doctor will usually contact the senior doctor to come help them. Of cos, there is alsways a risk of a "try to be smart & refuse to seek help" type of clown doctor ya.
