How much does meningitis cost in Singapore?
Meningitis costs $809 - $10,441 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) | $809 | $10,441 | 8-9 beds, after subsidies |
| Ward B2 (subsidised) | $585 | $10,963 | 6 beds, after subsidies |
| Ward B1 | $4,180 | $6,287 | Non-subsidised |
| Private | $9,733 | $35,857 | Single room |
Not all procedures have data for every ward class. Where data is missing, the range only reflects procedures with available data, so higher wards may appear cheaper.
Procedure breakdown
3 procedures for meningitis, sorted by cost. Ward C subsidised rates.
Key facts
- Average hospital stay: 9.2 days
- Average Medisave balance ($31,000) covers this 3x in Ward C
- 68% of Singaporeans have an Integrated Shield Plan that covers most of this
Frequently asked questions
Based on MOH data, meningitis costs $809 - $10,441 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 $809 – $10,441 while a Private ward costs $9,733 – $35,857. Ward C is subsidised with 8-9 beds per room. Private is a single room without subsidies. Note: not all procedures have data for every ward class, so the ranges are not directly comparable.
The average hospital stay for meningitis is 9.2 days. Actual length varies based on severity, complications, and recovery.
MediShield Life covers hospitalisation for meningitis 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.
meningitis treatment includes 3 different procedures: Nervous system infection (with complications), Nervous system infection (without complications), Viral meningitis. Costs vary significantly by procedure.