Singapore - Healthcare company
Most Singaporeans contribute to Medisave – a compulsory
government saving scheme deducted from salaries. Foreigners with an
employment pass can choose to join this scheme. Most expatriates also have
private medical insurance.
If you intend to travel within Asia then you may need world wide medical
insurance that includes 24 hour emergency evacuation. This kind of policy is
available in Singapore from:
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AXA Insurance Singapore
143 Cecil Street
#01-01 GB Building
Singapore
069542
Tel: + 65 6338 7288/1800-880-4741
Fax: + 65 6338 2522
email [email protected]
website: www.axa-insurance.com.sg -
International SOS Pte Ltd (an AEA company)
331 North Bridge Road
#17-00 Odeon Towers
Singapore
188720
Tel: + 65 6338 2311
Fax: + 65 6338 7611
website: www.internationalsos.com
This company offers services for travellers in Asia. They have 24 hour alarm call centres around the region that can provide assistance in emergency situations. They can locate doctors (they have their own clinics in many Asian cities), provide interpreters, assist with hospital admissions and provide emergency evacuations. Their website provides information on health requirements and hazards in 170 countries.