Health Screening Singapore 101: Answering all your frequently asked health screening questions
2 Minutes ReadLast updated: Jun 18, 2024
Which health screening package is best in Singapore?
A health screening package suitable for an individual takes into multiple
considerations such as age, gender, previous medical history, and current medical
concerns. It is difficult to generically recommend a health screening package for
every individual.
However, if you are generally healthy with no significant health concerns, there are
packages based on age recommendations.
For example, an individual in his/her 30s may consider taking up the Noble ($226)
package. An individual in his/her 40s/50s may require more tests like
ultrasounds/mammograms and select the Royal
($667) / Jewel ($1415) / Marvel ($2289) packages for a full body check up.
If in doubt, do consider speaking to a doctor.
Does the polyclinic do health screening?
It depends on the polyclinic. For instance, SingHealth
states they provide screening for diabetes, hypertension and cholesterol only. The
tests, if needed, would be ordered by doctors.
National
Healthcare Group provides health screening such as cardiovascular risk
screening, colorectal cancer screening, cervical cancer screening, breast cancer
screening. Part of these, such as the cardiovascular screening, may include a blood
test to check for high cholesterol and diabetes.
Please enquire with the polyclinic directly should you have a question.
Is health screening free in Singapore?
Screen For Life, the National Health
Screening Programme provides various subsidies for Singaporean citizens.
Screen for Life allows you to screen chronic illnesses such as high blood
pressure, obesity, diabetes, high cholesterol, cervical and breast cancer
and colorectal cancer.
You are entitled to the following subsidies:
- Pioneer Generation (PG) - Free
- Merdeka Generation (MG) - $2
- Community Health Assist (CHAS) Card Blue / Orange - $2
- Community Health Assist Scheme (CHAS) Card Green / Eligible Singapore Citizens - $5
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What does a full health screening include?
Most basic health screening include tests for diabetes, high cholesterol, high blood
pressure, liver and kidney function tests and Body Mass Index (BMI).
A full health screening may come in the form of health
screening packages which include more comprehensive tests such as Electrocardiograms
(ECG), Chest X-Rays, Treadmill Stress Test,
Ultrasound
Tests and even PAP Smears or Mammograms.
Are health screenings worth it?
Regular health screening is worth it as it enables you to find out if you have a particular condition, despite you feeling perfectly fine or not showing any symptoms. Early detection means you may start treatment early and this results in better outcomes.
Can I claim MediSave for health screening?
You are able to use MediSave for various diagnostic tests. This includes Ultrasound Scans, CT Scans and Mammograms. This is subject to eligibility criteria and caps. You may check the CPF website or enquire with our friendly staff for more information.
How do I book an appointment for health screening?
ATA Medical is a one-stop health screening centre, equipped with a
Chest X-Ray, Ultrasound, Bone Mass Density and Treadmill Stress Test machine. We
also provide a variety of comprehensive health
screening packages for different needs and age groups.
You may book
your health screening with us easily through our contact form, or through WhatsApp.