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Upgrading/Downgrading of Ward Class

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​​​​​Patients can choose to transfer between ward classes during their stay. Upgrading or downgrading of ward classes will depend on bed availability.
















Ward upgrade

  • Patient pays the higher rate from the date of transfer. A deposit may be required.
  • All other charges such as surgery, investigation, and medication (except ward charges) are recomputed to the higher rate from the date of admission.
  • Subsequent outpatient follow-up treatment will be at non-subsidized rates, and patients will be allowed to choose their specialist.

Ward downgrade

  • Patients who choose to downgrade​ from non-subsidized to subsidized wards will have to go through Means Testing. This is applicable for Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents.
  • Upon downgrading of ward class, subsequent charges relating to ward, surgery, investigation and medication will be adjusted with effect from the date of transfer.
  • Subsequent outpatient follow-up will be at the subsidized rate. Patients will not be allowed to choose their specialist.
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Ward upgrade

  • Patient pays higher rate from the date of transfer. A deposit may be required.
  • All other charges such as surgery, investigation, and medication (except ward charges) are recomputed to the higher rate from the date of transfer.
  • Patient has the choice of subsidized or non-subsidized outpatient follow-up treatment.

Ward downgrade

  • Patient pays lower rate for all charges (including ward, surgery, investigation, and medication charges) from the date of transfer.​
  • Patient has the choice of subsidized or non-subsidized outpatient follow-up treatment.




2024/04/15
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