Whether a treatment can be claimed depends on why it is done, not where it is done. This guide explains what is usually claimable, what is not, and which documents IN Eternity Clinic can provide.
WhatsApp to Enquire →Key facts ↓Cosmetic aesthetic treatments are generally not claimable under MediSave, MediShield Life or most health insurance policies in Singapore. Some medically indicated procedures, such as removing a skin lesion that needs testing, may be treated differently depending on the scheme and policy. Corporate flexi-benefits sometimes allow wellness claims. IN Eternity Clinic can provide itemised receipts and medical memos on request.
Schemes and insurers draw the same line: treatment to change appearance is cosmetic, and treatment to diagnose or manage a medical condition is medical. The same procedure can fall on either side. A mole removed because you dislike how it looks is cosmetic; a mole that has changed and needs specialist assessment and laboratory examination is a medical matter.
Dr Sin Yong will tell you honestly, before treatment, whether he regards a procedure as cosmetic or medical in your case. Documents issued by the clinic describe what was actually done and why, so they can support a valid claim but cannot turn a cosmetic treatment into a medical one.
Generally, no. MediSave can be used only for approved treatments at approved providers, under rules set by the Ministry of Health, and cosmetic procedures are excluded. MediShield Life likewise does not cover cosmetic treatment.
If a procedure is medically indicated, ask before treatment whether any scheme applies and what is needed. It usually cannot be arranged after the event. If a skin lesion looks suspicious, the appropriate path is referral for specialist assessment, which is a medical pathway in its own right; see mole removal.
“A receipt has to describe what was actually done. I will tell you honestly whether a treatment is medical or cosmetic before you pay for it.”
Usually not for acne scars. Treatments such as laser resurfacing, subcision and RF microneedling for scarring are generally classed as cosmetic by insurers, even though scars can affect confidence a great deal. Policies differ, so read the exclusions in yours or ask your insurer directly.
Treatment of active acne or a diagnosed skin condition may be viewed differently, depending on your policy, whether a referral is needed and how the care is provided. Ask your insurer whether pre-authorisation is required and what documents they need. See acne treatment and acne scar treatment.
Some employers offer flexible-benefit or wellness allowances that cover a wider range of health and lifestyle spending, and some specifically exclude cosmetic treatment. The scheme’s rules decide, not the clinic. Check with your HR team before treatment and ask what documents they accept. An itemised receipt showing the clinic’s name, the date and the treatment is usually the starting point.
On request, IN Eternity Clinic can provide an itemised receipt showing the date, the clinic, the treating doctor and what was done, and a medical memo describing the clinical reason for a procedure where one exists. Ask at your visit or on WhatsApp at +65 8815 3008.
Documents describe treatment accurately. They cannot describe a cosmetic procedure as medical to support a claim. For how treatment costs are set, see fees and what is included.
Generally, no. MediSave is for approved medical treatments at approved providers under Ministry of Health rules, and cosmetic procedures are excluded. If a procedure is medically indicated, ask before treatment whether any scheme applies; it usually cannot be arranged afterwards. Dr Sin Yong will tell you honestly whether a treatment is cosmetic or medical in your case.
Usually not. Acne scar treatments such as laser resurfacing, subcision and RF microneedling are generally classed as cosmetic by insurers, even though scarring can affect confidence. Policies differ, so check yours. Treatment of active acne or a diagnosed skin condition may be viewed differently, depending on your policy and how care is provided.
It depends on the reason. Removing a mole for appearance is cosmetic. A mole that has changed or looks suspicious is referred for specialist assessment, and removal with laboratory examination is a medical procedure that may be covered under some policies. Check with your insurer before treatment; a memo describing the clinical reason can be provided where appropriate.
Some employers allow wellness, health or lifestyle claims under flexible-benefit schemes, and some exclude cosmetic treatment. The scheme’s rules decide, not the clinic. Check with HR before treatment and ask which documents they need; an itemised receipt with the clinic’s name, the date and the treatment is usually the starting point.
An itemised receipt showing the date, the clinic, the treating doctor and what was done, and, on request, a medical memo describing the clinical reason for a procedure where one exists. Documents describe the treatment accurately; a cosmetic procedure cannot be described as medical to support a claim.
Yes. Ask whether the procedure is covered, whether pre-authorisation or a referral is needed, and which documents are required, using the procedure name from your written plan. Clarifying this before treatment avoids a rejected claim afterwards, and Dr Sin Yong can describe the procedure and its purpose for your insurer if needed.
IN Eternity Clinic, 9 Scotts Road, #12-01 Pacific Plaza, Singapore 228210. By appointment with Medical Director Dr Sin Yong. Monday to Saturday, 11am to 8pm. WhatsApp or call +65 8815 3008.
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