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flag Singapore to overhaul IP insurance in April 2026, cutting premiums and shifting costs to boost public hospital use.

flag Starting April 2026, Singapore will revise Integrated Shield Plan (IP) rider rules, eliminating coverage for minimum deductibles and raising the annual co-payment cap to S$6,000. flag The changes, aimed at curbing rising private healthcare costs and overuse of services, are expected to lower average premiums by 30%. flag Health Minister Ong Ye Kung warned the shift may increase demand on public hospitals, prompting plans to expand capacity and potentially activate surge measures for certain treatments. flag The reforms seek to restore IP insurance to its original purpose: protecting against large, infrequent medical expenses.

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