Here is why it is beneficial for every Singaporean to purchase dengue insurance!
Dengue is an endemic infectious disease that has been present in Singapore for over a decade and the region has experienced a sudden increase in the number of cases in recent years. According to Statista, there were 36,315 cases reported for dengue fever and dengue haemorrhagic fever in 2020, which is a steep increase from 15,998 since 2019. A person suffering from the disease needs to be admitted to the hospital and incur medical expenses. While a health insurance plan will cover most of the expenses incurred for the hospital stay, a dengue insurance cover can provide additional assurance. Key features of a dengue insurance cover: ● Affordable coverage Many insurance companies offer dengue insurance cover in a form of microinsurance plan that covers you against dengue fever for 3 months. Due to the low tenure of the insurance policy the premium that you will have to pay for it is very affordable. ● ...