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Debbie

09 Jun 2026

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Is it better to pay more for wider private healthcare coverage, or keep premiums manageable and rely more on public healthcare options?

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MamyTan

21d ago

If you can afford the higher premium for private, then why not? If you can't, our public healthcare is one of the best in the world, I've workd in it for several years.

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Seedname

01 Jul 2026

Afford

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Ellena

18 Jun 2026

Depends. For most people I would think premiums manageable is enough... Why pay more for wider private healthcare coverage? At the end of the day, I feel that staying healthy is more important !!!

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Carol Catherine

16 Jun 2026

I am constantly saving and investing so that I can afford private healthcare all the way for the family

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Kent Toh

15 Jun 2026

Consultant at Sprinklr

What's better depends on your own situation and opinion.

Is Private hospital your preferred care?
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