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Hi! Hope you are doing okay, going through this during pregnancy can be really worrying. Good news on the cost front. In Singapore, patients are actually not charged for the blood itself as blood donation here is voluntary and blood is not sold. What you will be paying for is the hospitalisation and the associated processing fees. A blood processing fee is charged for the collection, processing and testing of every unit of blood to ensure it is safe for transfusion, but the blood itself is not charged to the patient. As a subsidised patient at KKH, your overall bill will depend on your ward class and your per capita household income which determines your subsidy level. The actual admission charges covering the ward stay, nursing care, medication and procedures will be claimable through MediShield Life and Medisave, which should significantly reduce your out of pocket amount. For 2 bags of blood the procedure itself typically takes around 4 to 8 hours total so you may be looking at a day admission rather than an overnight stay, which keeps costs lower. My honest advice is to call KKH's billing counter directly before your admission and ask them for a cost estimate based on your subsidised status. They are generally helpful with this and can give you a clearer picture. You can also ask to speak with a Medical Social Worker at KKH if you have any financial concerns, they are there to help navigate exactly these situations. Take care of yourself mama, you are in good hands at KKH. 🤍
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