University Health and Wellness Centre (Health Service)
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The University Health Service offers comprehensive outpatient medical care to all undergraduates.
Pre-entrance Requirements
Pre-entrance medical examinations are required of all students entering the University.
Eligibility
Benefits available throughout course of study in Singapore only.
All full-time matriculated students reading for a first degree including an honours degree are obliged to subscribe to the service.
Eligibility ceases when students have passed their final examinations and completed their course of study.
Emergencies
No home or hostel visits entertained.
Reimbursement for A&E charges at all Government and Government Restructured Hospitals up to maximum of S$50.00. No reimbursement for non-emergency cases during office hours.
Refund of Singapore Civil Defence, Government hospitals and National University Hospital's ambulance call fees on campus only.
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Local Comprehensive Medical Scheme
Full-time Singaporean (citizens and Permanent Residents) undergraduate students are required to subscribe to this scheme (S$60 per academic year) consisting of two parts:
i) University Health Scheme
ii) Personal Accident Insurance Coverage
Benefits
University Health Scheme Personal Accident Insurance Coverage
Outpatient reimbursement up to B2 rate from Government hospitals.
B2/C hospitalisation for 21 days per academic year.
Student has to bear 1/3 of ward charge.
Note: B2 and C refer to ward classes in Singapore Government hospitals.
24-hour coverage worldwide.
Death and Total Permanent Disability: S$15,000.00 each.
Medical expenses relating to accidents: S$4,000.00 each.
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International Comprehensive Medical Scheme
Full-time international undergraduate students are required to subscribe to this scheme (S$140.00 per academic year) consisting of three parts:
i) University Health Scheme
ii) Personal Accident Insurance Coverage
iii) Hospital and Surgical Insurance Scheme
Benefits
University Health Scheme
Outpatient reimbursement in full up to S$350.00 per academic year, excluding pre-existing illness.
Subsequent outpatient reimbursement up to B2 rate.
Note: B2 refers to a ward class in Singapore Government hospitals.
Personal Accident Insurance Coverage Hospital and Surgical Insurance Coverage
24-hour worldwide coverage.
Death and Total Permanent Disability: S$15,000.00 each.
Medical Expenses relating to accidents: S$4,000.00 each.
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24-hour worldwide cover but not for any intended or booked treatment overseas
Admission into any Singapore Government & Government Restructured Hospitals in B1 Class Ward including the National University Hospital
Hospitalisation & Day Surgery due to illness and accident
Hospitalisation due to Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS)
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No Coverage Under University Health Scheme for all Undergraduates:
Dental care;
Eye refraction and spectacles;
Medical aids and appliances;
Consultation fees, hospital charges, operation fees at non-government hospitals or at private nursing homes;
Visits and treatment in hospitals not recommended by the University Health Physician;
Pre-existing conditions prior to entry to the University;
Maternity care of any kind;
Non-Standard medication/procedures.
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Claims of receipts for In-patient and Out-patient treatment incurred at Government/Restructured Hospitals:
Only cases referred by University Health Physicians to the above hospitals.
Medical emergencies attended at the above hospitals.
Medical expenses relating to accidents.
All claims should be made through University Health & Wellness Centre within 21 days. For procedure, please contact Ms Doris Wong, Leong Yuen Yee or Wong Tsuey Pyng at tel: 6874 2880/68742390
THESE RULES AND REGULATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE.
Location of University Health and Wellness Centre
Level 4, Yusof Ishak House
Kent Ridge Crescent