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How much does it cost to give birth?
Giving birth costs $18,865 on average, including pregnancy, delivery and postpartum care, according to the Peterson-Kaiser Family Foundation (KFF) Health System Tracker. Health insurance can cover most of that cost.
Is it worth it to get maternity insurance?
Having maternity insurance in place when giving birth protects your newborn should it be born with any congenital disease. If any complications do arise, maternity plans usually cover a newborn for up to 30 days after delivery. After that, you'll need to make sure your baby is covered with newborn insurance coverage.
When should I buy insurance for pregnancy?
You should purchase your maternity insurance as early as possible, so that the plan can help to protect against any complications that might arise throughout the course of the pregnancy. The earliest you can purchase maternity insurance is typically the 13th week of your pregnancy.
Does shield plan cover pregnancy?
With the new MediShield Life coverage, pregnancy complications will be covered under the inpatient hospitalisation benefit, which means that women can claim up to S$800 per day for the cost of normal Ward hospitalisation stays and up to S$2,200 per day for ICU hospitalisation costs, as of 1 March 2021.