Cost Of Proton Beam Therapy – Offsetting With MediShield Life And MediSave

While proton beam therapy has substantial advantages for cancer treatment compared to conventional radiotherapy, the cost of proton beam therapy may be a concern for many people. Fortunately, MediShield Life and MediSave support can help to offset the cost to some degree. Here is the latest information from the Ministry Of Health (extracted 3 Jan 2024) on MediShield Life claim and MediSave withdrawal limits for Approved Proton Beam Therapy (PBT) Indications.

Eligibility Criteria For MediShield Life Claims For Proton Beam Therapy (PBT)

1. Treatment should be given with a curative intent;
2. Patient does not have metastatic disease or advanced stage disease, with the exception of tumours which remain curable when metastatic;
3. Patient should have adequate performance status and is medically sufficiently stable to undergo PBT;
4. PBT should be considered when the expected rate of severe side effects from other treatments are unacceptable; and
5. Patient should have good prognosis, with an expected survival of more than five years after treatment with PBT. PBT is not allowed for palliative care cases.

MediSave claims are not subjected to the eligibility criteria.

MediShield Life Claim and MediSave Withdrawal Limits for Approved Proton Beam Therapy (PBT) Indications

Schedule A Consultation For Proton Beam Therapy For Cancer Treatment

Health365 is in partnership with Proton Therapy SG, one of only three centres that offers proton beam therapy in Singapore. Contact us today for an appointment at Proton Therapy SG to explore how proton beam therapy can be an option in your cancer treatment journey.

Other Proton Therapy Facilities In Singapore That You May Consider

1. National Cancer Centre Singapore (NCCS) – Public Hospital
2. Mount Elizabeth Hospital (Novena) – Private Hospital