Usage of CPF Medisave in Malaysia hospitals and Medical Centers

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Usage of CPF Medisave in Malaysia hospitals and Medical Centers

February 18th, 2010 admin

We last reported on Apr 2009 that usage of CPF (Medisave) might soon be possible in Malaysian hospitals.

Less than 1 year since our initial posting, the Singapore Government acted fast and in Feb 2010, the Ministry of Health (MOH) declared officially that Singaporeans will be able to use CPF Medisave for payment in 12 hospitals/medical centers in Malaysia starting 1st March 2010. The nearest of these 12 hospitals/medical centers to Singapore is the Regency Specialist Hospital located in Johor Bahru (Regency is just an hour’s drive from Singapore or just 25 minutes away from the Johor Bahru CIQ).

With the medical bills in Malaysian hospitals expected to be some 20%-35% cheaper compared to Singapore hospitals, this is good news for Singapore citizens who now have an alternative in managing escalating health care costs. To top it up, these 12 hospitals and medical centers in Malaysia are actually owned by 2 health care group in Singapore: Health Management International (HMI) and Parkway Holdings. Expect a certain standard of medical health-care and facilities to be provided.

For example, Regency’s patient care facilities and medical equipment are comparable to Singapore hospitals. It has the latest state of the art medical and diagnostic equipment including a 64 multi-slice Computerized Tomographic (“CT”) Scanner and 1.5 Tesla Magnetic Resonance Imager (“MRI”) from General Electric (“GE”). In addition, its new Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory (“Cath Lab”) adds to the comprehensive range of cardiac care treatments for those experiencing acute coronary symptoms in need of cardiac catheterization, angioplasty, stent, balloon or pacemaker implantation.

The listing below shows the 12 medical centers and hospitals currently approved by the Ministry of Health for usage of CPF Medisave.

HEALTH MANAGEMENT INTERNATIONAL (HMI)

Referral centre: Balestier Clinic and Health Screening Centre (221 Balestier Road, #03-04 ROCCA Balestier)
Referred to:
1. Regency Specialist Hospital (Johor Baru)
2. Mahkota Medical Centre (Malacca)
PARKWAY HOLDINGS

Referral centre: East Shore Hospital (321 Joo Chiat Place)
Referred to:
1. Gleneagles Intan Medical Centre (Kuala Lumpur)
2. Pantai Hospital Kuala Lumpur
3. Pantai Hospital Cheras
4. Pantai Hospital Ampang
5. Pantai Hospital Klang
6. Pantai Hospital Ipoh
7. Pantai Hospital Ayer Keroh
8. Pantai Hospital Penang
9. Pantai Hospital Batu Pahat
10. Pantai Hospital Sungai Petani

For nursing home/old folks home listing, refer to here.

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10 Comments Add your own

1. MAY | February 18th, 2010 at 8:49 PM

for medisave usage from cpf scheme, does it apply to SPR who residing in malaysia and their direct relative?

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2. donn | February 18th, 2010 at 10:18 PM

if u have cpf should be able to use it in malaysia .Before 1995 most MALAYSIAN worker with spm have cpf .those without have to pay levy 300 monthly do not have cpf.
after 1995 only pr n sg contribute to cpf
malaysian worker who have cpf can withdraw at 50 if they did not work after 48of age .

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3. The Sun Shines On | February 21st, 2010 at 1:17 PM

Might be win-win for Malaysian healthcare and Singaporeans, so it looks like a positive development for all. This is probably a trial and expansion beyond day treatment is likely in the horizon.

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4. Choi | April 10th, 2010 at 7:34 PM

Comparing SG and MY hospitals, MY hospital confirm cheaper. And for Malaysians, I feel that our government has a least made healthcare affordable – one of the positve thing abt MY government.

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De M Reply:
May 3rd, 2010 at 1:14 PM
I have to affirm the cost in JB is really lower, much lower.

Went to Vision Specialist in JB for my lasik – cost me RM$3000 while SG (National Eye Center) will cost S$2500.

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5. ST | June 4th, 2010 at 12:11 PM

To De M,

Please may I know which clinic did you go for your Lasik which costed you RM 3000 only? thanks.

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6. Noorizah | November 29th, 2010 at 3:48 PM

May i kno, can i use my CPF for eyes laser and is it cover full CPF or partially ?

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admin Reply:
December 2nd, 2010 at 7:41 PM
Hi Noorizah, looks like the answer is NO. Refer to the following extract from cpf.gov.sg:

Q: Can I use my Medisave for overseas treatment/hospitalisation?
[ Meeting Your Healthcare Needs > Medisave > Hospitalisation ]

A: From March 2010, Singapore residents are able to use their Medisave to pay for their own or immediate family member’s overseas hospitalisations (immediate family members include spouses, parents, children and grandparents. Grandparents must be citizens or permanent residents of Singapore). However, this is subject to the following conditions:

1. The patient is normally residing in Singapore and must be referred for the overseas treatment through a Medisave-accredited institution/referral centre in Singapore, and
2. Medisave usage will only be limited to hospitalisation or day surgery. It cannot be used for outpatient treatments.

There are currently two Medisave-accredited healthcare providers who could assess and refer patients for treatment overseas:
1. Health Management International (HMI) at 6340 8694, and,
2. Parkway Holdings Pte Ltd at 6334 7283.

The patient should call either of these providers to confirm if they have an affiliated hospital in the country they wish to receive treatment.
Otherwise, Medisave can be used only for medical treatments received in a hospital or as day surgery overseas, due to medical emergency or if the treatment is not available in Singapore. For such cases, the following supporting documents have to be submitted to the Ministry of Health (MOH) for consideration on a case-by-case basis:

(a) A copy of the patient’s medical records – Discharge summary, operation notes (if any) or clinical notes showing the history, diagnosis and treatment plan for the patient;
(b) A copy of the final hospital bill for the patient.

The above documents should be in English Language and be certified true copy by the hospital and sent to MOH at the following address:

Finance (Policy & Planning)
Ministry of Health
16 College Road
College of Medicine Building
Singapore 169854

MOH will advise the patient directly on whether Medisave can be used after completing their review.

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8. ben lee | October 31st, 2011 at 12:08 PM

vision specialist at where ah ?

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