Upgrading/Downgrading of Ward Class

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

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

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