Get higher monthly payouts for long-term care

At a Glance

Ease the cost of long-term disability care

Higher monthly payouts in the event of severe disability

Eligible for all Singaporeans and PRs

After your 30^th birthday

Affordable premiums

Payable with CPF MediSave up to approved limits

Did you know that CareShield Life Supplement adds on to CareShield Life by providing higher monthly payouts in the event of severe disability? We may be strong and healthy now but it’s always wise to plan for the unexpected.You can now compare the CareShield Life Supplement plans from different insurance providers and pick a plan that suits your needs.Compare now

Features & BenefitsWhat is CareShield Life and why you need CareShield Life?By age 65, 1 in 2 Singaporeans may develop a severe disability, which may require long-term care.CareShield Life is a long-term care insurance which provides financial protection against long-term care costs for Singaporeans in the event of severe disability.During severe disability, the scheme provides lifetime cash payouts starting from S$600/month (assuming that a successful claim is made in Year 2020) and increases annually at 2% per year until the age of 67 or when a successful claim is made, whichever is earlier.Refer to table below for illustration.What are your CareShield Life payouts if you develop severe disability?

¹ Singaporeans born in 1979 or earlier can only join CareShield Life from 6 November 2021.

CareShield Life and CareShield Life Supplement
What is CareShield Life?	Basic CareShield Life provides a payout upon severe disability to support the cost of long-term care. Severe disability is defined as requiring assistance in at least 3 of these 6 activities of daily living (ADLs): Feeding or eating without help Getting dressed Using the toilet Bathing Moving or walking on flat ground Transferring from the bed to a chair, or vice versa
What is CareShield Life Supplement?	CareShield Life Supplement complements the Basic CareShield Life by offering additional benefits such as higher monthly payout amounts and wider coverage.

Do I have a CareShield Life Supplement?Get a consolidated view of all your insurance coverage, including CareShield Life Supplement, when you link SGFinDex on DBS/POSB digibank. Here's how: SGFinDex gif

Alternatively, check it on the CPF website. Here's how:Step 1: Visit the CPF website
Step 2: Log in using Singpass
Step 3: Hover over ‘my cpf’ and select ‘Healthcare’ under ‘My dashboards’
Step 4: Select ‘Long-term care insurance’ on the anchor links or scroll down to the ‘Long-term care insurance’ sectionIf you have a CareShield Life Supplement plan, the insurer of your Supplement plan will show up (i.e. Singlife, Income or Great Eastern) in this section.If you do not have a Supplement plan, this section will not reflect any information.

How it worksWhat should I look out for when selecting a plan?You should consider your caregiving preference in the event you are severely disabled. The cost varies widely, based on an individual’s condition, type of disability, and care preferences.As an estimate, it could range between S$900 and S$4,000 per month before subsidies, depending on whether care is provided at home, at a day care centre, or in a nursing home. This is separate from the cost of engaging a domestic helper and other common expenses including assistive devices such as walking sticks and wheelchairs.How much does the premium cost?The premium of CareShield Life Supplement can be paid by cash or by using the insured’s own or the insured’s family member’s (e.g. spouse, parents or children, sibling or grandchild) MediSave, up to a limit of S$600 per year. Cash can be used for the remaining amount above S$600.

Eligibility RequirementsAll Singaporean Citizens and Permanent Residents are eligible after their 30^th birthday.If you were born in the year 1979 or earlier, you can opt in for CareShield Life here.If you were born in the year 1980 to 1993, you’re automatically covered by CareShield Life starting 1 October 2020 or when you turn 30 years old.If you were born in the year 1994 or later – fret not, you will be automatically covered when you turn 30.You can purchase a CareShield Life Supplement if you have an existing CareShield Life policy.

Compare nowHead over to Health Marketplace where you can compare CareShield Life Supplement plans offered by Income and Singlife to pick a plan that works best for you.Compare now

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