Income Insurance Limited
Group Hospital & Surgical Insurance
Product Summary – Private Education Institution
Product Information
This is an expense reimbursement plan that helps to reduce your financial burden in event of you being hospitalised. The insurer will reimburse the following eligible expenses incurred according to the limits set out in the Benefits Schedule.
Key Product Provisions
The following are some key provisions found in the policy contract of this plan. This is only a brief summary and you are advised to refer to the actual terms and conditions in the policy. Please consult Howden Insurance Brokers (S.) Pte. Limited or your Private Education Institution should you require further explanation.
Members’ Eligibility for Coverage
The entry age of the Insured Member must not exceed 69 at last birthday.
Non-Guaranteed Premium
Premiums payable for this coverage are not guaranteed and may be increased at policy renewal at the full discretion of the Insurance Company.
Deductibles
There are no deductibles for this plan.
Pro-Ration Factors/ Co-Insurance
A pro-ration factor is applied across the entire medical bill if you are hospitalized or had a day surgery performed:
a) in a ward higher than that specified in the Benefits Schedule in Singapore Government / Singapore Government Restructured Hospital or
b) in a private hospital in Singapore
Overseas Treatment
This policy covers an insured member while he is outside his country of residence for a period not exceeding 185 consecutive days at a time subject to the following conditions:
a) where emergency treatment is received, our liability is capped at the limits specified in the policy schedule and
b) where non-emergency treatment is received or where an insured member travels expressly for treatment outside the country of Singapore, no benefit shall be payable.
Minimum Period of Confinement
For day surgery cases, there are no minimum hours to be eligible for claim. However, for non-surgical admissions, when you are charged for a full day room and board, you can submit the claim for assessment.
Exclusions
The following services, expenses, treatment items, procedures, conditions, activities and their related complications are not covered under your policy, except as specifically covered under this policy
(a) Pre-existing condition, unless the insured member has been insured continuously for 12 months under this policy or any group hospital and surgical insurance issued in Singapore provided that the period between the last resignation date and the commencement of his/her insurance coverage under this policy is not more than 30 days from the last resignation date.
(b) All health screening related examinations including multiphasic health screening, laboratory tests and X-rays, screening mammograms; services (irrespective of whether there is hospital confinement) for the primary purpose of diagnosis, medical check-up, genetic screening; pap smear; cytology test; any treatment of a preventive nature including but not limited to immunisation/vaccinations.
(c) Rest cures, hospice care, home or outpatient nursing or palliative care, community hospital, nursing homes, sanatoria or similar establishments; stay in any healthcare establishment for social or nonmedical reasons.
(d) Outpatient rehabilitation services including but not limited to physiotherapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy (unless recommended by the same Registered Medical Practitioner treating him/her during his/her hospital confinement and all charges are payable under and subject to Post Hospitalisation Treatment benefit); heat therapy; counselling or education; Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM); hydrotherapy; osteopathic; podiatric; chiropractic; dietician; naturopath; homeopath; foot reflexology; alternative or complementary treatments.
(e) Expenses, administrative or other charges of a non-medical nature in connection with the provision and/or performance of medical supplies and/or services.
(f) Developmental delay and/or learning disabilities.
(g) Eye examination, surgical procedure for correction of eye refraction, procurement or use of contact lenses or eye-glasses; surgical procedure for correction of squint or other eye misalignment.
(h) Any dental treatment including but not limited to crowning, dentures, bridges tooth implantation or re-implantation, oral surgery, orthognathic surgery, temporo-mandibular joint disorder; oral and maxillofacial surgery except where such surgery is for the repair or damage caused solely by an accident covered under this policy.
(i) Implants that are not surgically implanted and prostheses of any kind; dental implants; purchase or rental for home or outpatient use of braces, appliances, equipment, machines and other devices including but not limited to wheel-chair, walking or home aids of any kind, dialysis machine, oxygen machine and any other hospital-type equipment; stem cell support; homograft; heterograft and artificial organ.
(j) Pregnancy or complication arising from pregnancy; childbirth, conditions and its complication arising during or after childbirth; prenatal or postnatal care, post-delivery confinement; abortion or termination of pregnancy or any form of related stay in hospital or treatment.
(k) Infertility, sub-fertility, assisted conception, erectile dysfunction, impotence or any contraceptive treatment; ligation; medical services or supplies provided or surgical procedures required or recommended subsequent to consultations at fertility clinics, In-Vitro Fertilisation clinics, reproductive assistance clinics or centres, clinics or centres for reproductive medicine.
(l) Circumcision unless medically necessary
(m) Birth defects; congenital illness or abnormalities.
(n) Admission for sleep test for diagnostic purposes unless it is followed by surgery; any surgery or treatment for obesity, weight reduction or weight improvement including but not limited to bariatric surgery, gastric balloon, gastric banding, gastrectomy, gastric bypass regardless of whether it is caused (directly or indirectly) by a medical condition or whether treatment is medically necessary.
(o) Venereal Diseases, Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS), AIDS-related complex or infection by Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV).
(p) Conditions relating to skin including but not limited to mole, acne, pigmentation, scars, xanthelasma or vitiligo; conditions relating to hair; enhancement of bodily function or appearance including but not limited to plastic surgery, cosmetic treatment and treatment for beautification purposes, except for plastic surgery which are medically necessary arising from an illness or injury while the insured member is insured under this policy.
(q) Intentional, self-inflicted injuries or attempted suicide whether the insured member is sane or insane; psychological disorders, personality disorders, behavioural disorders, emotional or mental conditions and any illness or injury resulting from such disorders or mental conditions; drug addiction or alcoholism and any illness or injury resulting from or under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
(r) Use of medical drugs or any treatment not licensed by an official governmental control agency of the country in which drug is given, or drugs used in any circumstances other than in accordance with their licensed indications.
(s) Hormone Replacement Therapy, health supplements or vitamins, toiletries including but not limited to moisturiser, cream, gel, lotion whether prescribed or non-prescribed.
(t) Injuries arising directly or indirectly from war, invasion, acts of foreign enemies, hostilities or warlike operations (whether war be declared or not), civil war, rebellion, revolution, insurrection, strike, riot, civil commotion, military or usurped power; Full-time service in any of the armed forces including National Service under Section 10 of the Enlistment Act, Cap. 93 of the Republic of Singapore except National Service reservist duty or training under Section 14 of the Enlistment Act, Cap. 93 of the Republic of Singapore.
Termination of Insured Member's Cover
There are other circumstances whereby the cover of the Insured Member will terminate. The following is a list of some of these circumstances:
• Insured Member attains age stated in the policy;
• Insured Member ceases to be a student with the school;
• Insured Member dies;
• Insured Member’s maximum policy limits have been exhausted.
Cover on the Insured Member automatically ceases once the master policy contract is terminated due to non-payment of premiums or other causes specified in the policy contract. No premium refund for early termination of Insured Member or Policy before the expiry date.
Expenses covered by other sources
In the event an insured member is covered under:
a) Any occupational insurance including but not limited to any insurance effected pursuant to the Work Injury Compensation Act (cap.354) and any revisions thereof;
b) Any insurance coverage under the government legislation; or
c) Other group or individual insurance excluding Integrated Shield Plan and its rider
The benefits payable under this policy shall be limited to the balance of the medical expenses incurred which are not covered or payable by the above listed (a) to (c), subject to the benefit limits computed in accordance to the table of insured benefits and terms and conditions of this policy
Right of recovery
The insurer may recover any amount they paid for charges that are not covered under this policy or exceeded the maximum benefits limit as specified in the table of insured benefits. The policyholder and/or the insured member shall fully indemnify and reimburse us for such amount within 30 days from the date of notice given by us requesting for reimbursement.
(a) Claimants to notify school via email or call for an upcoming claim submission and to provide the following details:
1. Name as per NRIC/Passport
2. NRIC/Fin No.
3. School Admission Date
4. Date of Birth
5. Gender
6. Nationality
7. Email Address
(b) A welcome email from Howden MediHub will be sent to the email address provided in 6 to 7 working days
(c) Claimants are to register and log into the Howden MediHub mobile application to submit the following documents through the app within 30 days from the date of discharge from hospitalisation, from the date of death or from the date expenses were incurred for which the claim is made, whichever is applicable:
Admission to Government/Restructured Hospitals (Alexandra, Changi, KK Women’s & Children, National University, Singapore General and Tan Tock Seng, Ng Teng Fong, Khoo Teck Puat, Sengkang General Hospital)
• Duly Completed Claim Form
• A copy of the Inpatient Discharge Summary given to patient upon discharge
• A copy of the Day Surgery Authorization Form signed by the patient before surgery
• A copy of the Referral Letter, if any
• Final Original Hospital Bill showing the Medisave deduction
• Original Pre/Post Hospitalisation Medical Bills
Admission to a Private Hospital (Parkway East, Gleneagles, Mount Alvernia, Mount Elizabeth, Raffles, Thomson Medical Centre and Day Surgery Centers/Clinic)
• Duly Completed Claim Form
• Attending Physician’s Statement to be completed by the attending physician/surgeon
• A copy of Referral Letter if any
• Final Original Detailed Hospital Bills
• All Other Original Medical Bills related to admission/surgery
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Private Education Institution (PEI) Group Hospitalisation & Surgical Insurance
1. What does the insurance cover?
The insurance covers mainly medical expenses incurred for hospitalisation and/or surgery due to illness or accident in a Singapore Government/Restructured hospital.
Please refer to the Benefits Schedule given to your school for the details.
2. Which hospital can I seek treatment at?
You can seek treatment at the following Singapore Government/Restructure Hospitals:
• Singapore General Hospital
• Alexandra Hospital
• KK Women's & Children's Hospital
• National University Hospital
• Tan Tock Seng Hospital
• Changi General Hospital
• Khoo Teck Puat Hospital
• Ng Teng Fong General Hospital
• Sengkang General Hospital
• Woodlands Health Campus
Please note that hospitalisation in a Ward higher than that you are entitled to or in Private Hospitals is subject to a pro-ration factor. For hospitalisation in overseas hospitals, you will only be covered up to the reasonable and customary cost of treatment in Singapore Government / Restructured Hospital for similar or comparable treatment or the cost incurred in the foreign hospital, whichever is lower. In such cases, you may not be fully reimbursed for such claims incurred.
3. Will I be covered if I go back to my home country or travel during vacation? Yes, you will be covered as long as you are a registered student of your school pursuing a course of study. Hospitalisation and/or surgery expenses incurred will be covered up to the reasonable and customary cost of treatment in Singapore Government/Restructured Hospital, whichever is lower, subject to the policy limits applicable.
*Cover does not apply: where non-emergency treatment is received or where an insured member travels expressly for treatment outside the country of Singapore, no benefit shall be payable.
4. I am a part-time student who opted to be covered. Am I covered during work? No, you will not be covered for illness or injury sustained during work.
5. Are pre-existing conditions covered?
For students on compulsory scheme, pre-existing conditions are covered from inception.
6. What should I do if I need to stay in the hospital or have surgery? Do I have to pay the medical costs myself?
Please settle the medical bills directly with the hospital and retain all ORIGINAL bills to be submitted to the insurance company. Please note that you may have to pay the cash deposit determined by the hospital and should you choose to stay in a higher class of ward or a private hospital, your claim may not be fully covered.
For pre or post hospitalisaton / surgery and emergency outpatient treatment, please pay first and claim reimbursement.
7. Are outpatient services or treatment for illness covered?
GP outpatient services for illness (e.g. common cold, fever etc.) are not covered under the GHS policy
8. Is outpatient treatment after an accident covered?
Yes, only if treatment is sought at a clinic or hospital within 48 hours from the time of accident. Follow-up treatment by the same physician is covered up to 90 days from date of accident subject to the policy limit in the benefits schedule.
9. How do I make a claim?
Please refer to claim procedure on page 5
10. When I utilize my Medisave/Medishield Integrated Plan to pay for my treatment, how will my claim be reimbursed (for Singapore citizens and PRs only)?
Payment made by Medisave will be refunded to the respective Medisave Account holder and Medishield Integrated Plan.
11. When do I need to submit the claim?
You should submit the claim or give notice that you will be making a claim as soon as possible but within 30 days from discharge. For late submission/notification, please provide a valid reason.
12. I have submitted my hospitalisation/surgery claim earlier. I wish to submit follow-up treatment bills. What should I do?
Please submit the additional follow-up documents via ‘Claims Modification’ module through Howden MediHub mobile application.
13. How long does it usually take to process my claim?
Upon receipt of all required documents including ORIGINAL bills, approved claims will be settled within 6 to 8 weeks
14. How will I be notified of the result of my claim?
You may check your claims status through the Howden MediHub mobile application. Reimbursement for approved claims will be made via bank transfer to your bank account (details provided in Howden MediHub mobile application)
15. When will my insurance end?
The insurance will end when one of the following occurs, whichever happens first:
• when you cease to be a registered student of your school
• exhaustion of the policy limit applicable to you during the policy year
16. If I have questions or need assistance, who should I contact?
Howden Insurance Brokers (S.) Pte. Limited
Tel : (65) 6258 1919
Email : Eileen.Lim@howdengroup.com
Website : https://www.howdengroup.com/sg-en
Howden MediHub (24/7 helpline)
Tel : (65) 6715 6400
Email : howden.medihub@ihp.com.sg
Website : https://eclaim.ihp.com.sg/eclaim/howden_Login.asp
Important - The information contained in this FAQ is subject to the actual terms and conditions of the policy contract your school has with ‘Income Insurance Limited’.