Emily
Editor, Senior Moderator
I don't agree with this, but it is more humane than what US policy is right now. The US unvaccinated will be unable to pay for any medical care, food or housing due to losing their jobs.
https://sg.news.yahoo.com/unvaccinat...122406658.html
Yahoo News Singapore
Unvaccinated by choice? COVID patients must pay for own medical bills from 8 Dec
Nicholas Yong·Assistant News Editor
Mon, 8 November 2021, 7:24 am
SINGAPORE — From 8 December, COVID-19 patients who are unvaccinated by choice must pay for their bills incurred at hospitals and COVID treatment facilities, said the multi-ministry task force on COVID-19 (MTF) on Monday (8 November).
Speaking at a virtual media briefing, Health Minister and MTF co-chair Ong Ye Kung alluded to a parliamentary sitting where he told the House that hospital charges will be imposed on COVID patients who are eligible but choose not to be vaccinated.
Billing will still be based on the current subsidy framework, subject to Medisave use and MediShield Life claims, so the cost will still be "highly supported and highly subsidised", said Ong.
"Hospitals really much prefer not to have to bill these patients at all. But we have to send this important signal to urge everyone to get vaccinated if you are eligible."...
https://sg.news.yahoo.com/unvaccinat...122406658.html
Yahoo News Singapore
Unvaccinated by choice? COVID patients must pay for own medical bills from 8 Dec
Nicholas Yong·Assistant News Editor
Mon, 8 November 2021, 7:24 am
SINGAPORE — From 8 December, COVID-19 patients who are unvaccinated by choice must pay for their bills incurred at hospitals and COVID treatment facilities, said the multi-ministry task force on COVID-19 (MTF) on Monday (8 November).
Speaking at a virtual media briefing, Health Minister and MTF co-chair Ong Ye Kung alluded to a parliamentary sitting where he told the House that hospital charges will be imposed on COVID patients who are eligible but choose not to be vaccinated.
Billing will still be based on the current subsidy framework, subject to Medisave use and MediShield Life claims, so the cost will still be "highly supported and highly subsidised", said Ong.
"Hospitals really much prefer not to have to bill these patients at all. But we have to send this important signal to urge everyone to get vaccinated if you are eligible."...
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