How much does dengue fever cost in Singapore?
Dengue Fever costs $686 - $5,207 in a subsidised ward (Ward C (subsidised)) at a Singapore public hospital. This is the 25th to 75th percentile range from MOH Bill Size Benchmark data for January–December 2023. Costs are after government subsidies but before MediShield Life or private insurance.
Cost by ward class
All Singapore public hospitals offer four ward classes. Subsidised wards (C and B2) are significantly cheaper.
| Ward | Low | High | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ward C (subsidised) | $686 | $5,207 | 8-9 beds, after subsidies |
| Ward B2 (subsidised) | $709 | $6,338 | 6 beds, after subsidies |
| Ward B1 | $1,792 | $16,974 | Non-subsidised |
| Private | $5,533 | $15,834 | Single room |
A Private ward costs roughly 3.0x more than a subsidised Ward C for this condition.
Procedure breakdown
3 procedures for dengue fever, sorted by cost. Ward C subsidised rates.
Key facts
- Average hospital stay: 6.3 days
- Average Medisave balance ($31,000) covers this 6x in Ward C
- 68% of Singaporeans have an Integrated Shield Plan that covers most of this
Frequently asked questions
Based on MOH data, dengue fever costs $686 - $5,207 in a subsidised ward (Ward C (subsidised)). This is the 25th to 75th percentile range, after government subsidies but before MediShield Life or private insurance payouts.
Ward C costs $686 – $5,207 while a Private ward costs $5,533 – $15,834 — roughly 3.0x more. Ward C is subsidised with 8-9 beds per room. Private is a single room without subsidies.
The average hospital stay for dengue fever is 6.3 days. Actual length varies based on severity, complications, and recovery.
MediShield Life covers hospitalisation for dengue fever in subsidised wards (B2 and C) at public hospitals. Coverage depends on your claim limits and deductible. An Integrated Shield Plan provides higher coverage for B1 and Private wards.
dengue fever treatment includes 3 different procedures: Viral illness (includes dengue), Infectious/parasitic diseases (with complications), Infectious/parasitic diseases (without complications). Costs vary significantly by procedure.