Debated in Parliament on 2 Apr 2024.
Miss Rachel Ong asked the Prime Minister for each year since 2015, how many appeals have been made to the Monetary Authority of Singapore relating to issues with getting insurance coverage by (i) people with disabilities (ii) individuals on the autism spectrum and (iii) people with mental health issues.
Over the past three years, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) received fewer than 10 consumer appeals or complaints relating to issues with getting insurance coverage by persons with disabilities, on the autism spectrum or with mental health conditions. Prior to this period, MAS received an average of less than one case per year of such nature.