Reason for Long Lead Time to Implement Changes to MediShield Life Coverage for Cancer Treatment

Debated in Parliament on 14 Sep 2021.

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The one-year lead time was given so that existing patients could complete their current treatment and adjust their plans to alternatives that are effective, cost-effective, and eligible for MediShield Life claims.
The lead time is also required to make significant system changes to support claims processing and financial counselling for the new coverage.
The changes announced in August 2021 are scheduled for implementation in September 2022, and the Minister explained that this timeline is necessary to ensure a smooth transition and support for affected patients.

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Sharael Taha

Mr Sharael Taha asked the Minister for Health (a) what is the reason for the long lead time of one year to implement the new changes to MediShield Life coverage for cancer treatment; and (b) whether the changes to the MediShield Life coverage announced in August 2021 can be implemented as soon as possible rather than only in September 2022.

Ong Ye Kung

The one-year lead time allows existing patients to complete their current course of treatment and adjust their treatment plans, where needed, to alternatives which are efficacious, cost-effective and eligible for MediShield Life claims and subsidies.

The lead time is also needed for significant system changes to support claims processing and financial counselling.

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The one-year lead time was given so that existing patients could complete their current treatment and adjust their plans to alternatives that are effective, cost-effective, and eligible for MediShield Life claims.
The lead time is also required to make significant system changes to support claims processing and financial counselling for the new coverage.
The changes announced in August 2021 are scheduled for implementation in September 2022, and the Minister explained that this timeline is necessary to ensure a smooth transition and support for affected patients.

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Reason for Long Lead Time to Implement Changes to MediShield Life Coverage for Cancer Treatment

Debated in Parliament on 14 Sep 2021.

Summary written by AI (learn more)

The one-year lead time was given so that existing patients could complete their current treatment and adjust their plans to alternatives that are effective, cost-effective, and eligible for MediShield Life claims.
The lead time is also required to make significant system changes to support claims processing and financial counselling for the new coverage.
The changes announced in August 2021 are scheduled for implementation in September 2022, and the Minister explained that this timeline is necessary to ensure a smooth transition and support for affected patients.

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Sharael Taha

Ong Ye Kung

The lead time is also needed for significant system changes to support claims processing and financial counselling.

Summary written by AI (learn more)

The one-year lead time was given so that existing patients could complete their current treatment and adjust their plans to alternatives that are effective, cost-effective, and eligible for MediShield Life claims.
The lead time is also required to make significant system changes to support claims processing and financial counselling for the new coverage.
The changes announced in August 2021 are scheduled for implementation in September 2022, and the Minister explained that this timeline is necessary to ensure a smooth transition and support for affected patients.

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Reason for Long Lead Time to Implement Changes to MediShield Life Coverage for Cancer Treatment

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Sharael Taha

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Reason for Long Lead Time to Implement Changes to MediShield Life Coverage for Cancer Treatment

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Sharael Taha

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