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Prudential PRUShield Health Insurance: Is it Worth Your Money?

Prudential's health insurance plans tend to offer high value with comprehensive coverage.

Prudential PRUShield Health Insurance: Is it Worth Your Money?

Prudential's health insurance plans tend to offer high value with comprehensive coverage.

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Pros

  • Offers fairly good value for price for younger, wealthy consumers
  • Can purchase plans online
  • Claims-based pricing can appeal to healthy individuals

Cons

  • Pricey for seniors who want private hospital coverage
  • Claims-based pricing may not appeal to people who get sick often
  • Riders are generally pricey compared to the market average

Prudential's PRUShield plans can be good options for young, healthy individuals who are looking for comprehensive coverage at good prices. However, older individuals with large medical expenses or consumers looking for a bargain Standard or private hospital plan may fare better with other insurers. Read on to find out more about the health insurance plans offered by Prudential now.

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Summary of Prudential PruShield
PRUShield Standard Plan has average value and average price
PRUShield Plus plan offers high coverage for competitive prices
PRUShield Premier plan costs above average but offers above average value
Riders cost above average but provide a variety of additional benefits
Can purchase plan online
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Prudential PRUShield Highlights

Prudential PRUShield is a great Integrated Shield Plan (IP) option for the average Singaporean who has no serious health conditions but still wants to enjoy higher ward coverage. It has three plans: the Standard plan for B1 ward coverage, the Plus plan for Class A ward coverage and the Premier plan for private hospital coverage. Prudential also offers an electronic Letter of Guarantee of up to S$10,000 to make your hospital admission process easier and to prevent high upfront costs. Furthermore, you can purchase this plan online and there's no need for medical underwriting for new plan purchases during significant life events such as marriage or childbirth.

This graph shows the average premium of Prudential PRUShield's ward A plan compared to other ward A plans available

Prudential's non-Standard plans offer generous coverage with above average annual limits and pre and post-hospitalisation coverage. They fully cover hospitalisation, surgery and provide a variety of miscellaneous benefits. Prudential also offers 3 riders for its Premier plan, making it a good option for consumers looking for customisable private hospital health insurance plans.

While wealthy, young individuals will find high value in Prudential's non-Standard plans, two other types of consumers find better value elsewhere. This is especially considering Prudential's claim-based pricing approach, which heavily favours healthy individuals who aren't likely to experience hospitalisations. Furthermore, older consumers could face premiums that are 30% above the market average with Prudential's private hospital coverage. Lastly, budget minded consumers could find cheaper Standard plans for B1 wards from other insurers.

Fully Covered Hospitalisation & Surgery Treatments:

  • Daily Room and Board
  • Miscellaneous Hospital Services
  • Daily ICU
  • Confinement in Community Hospital
  • Surgical Procedures
  • Stem Cell Transplant
  • Gamma Knife/Novalis Radiosurgery
  • Radiotherapy/Chemotherapy/Immunotherapy
  • Emergency medical treatment abroad (check with insurer)

Prudential PRUShield Standard Plan

Those who are looking for a budget Standard plan may not find Prudential to be their best option. Because Standard plans provide identical coverage across all IP insurers, their main differentiating factor is price and Prudential's pricing is lackluster. While premiums for 25 and 35-year olds are just under the average at S$49 and S$65 (before Medisave contributions), premiums for older individuals are average to slightly above average. Thus, older individuals who are looking for a budget-friendly B1 ward plans may fare better with other insurers such as Great Eastern.

Premiums & CoveragePRUShield StandardStandard Avg.
25-Year-Old PremiumsS$48S$49
45-Year-Old PremiumsS$108S$103
65-Year-Old PremiumsS$250S$254
Value (Limit/S$ Premium)1,4601,494
Annual LimitS$150,000S$150,000
Inpatient PsychiatricS$500S$17,500
Surgery BenefitsS$590-S$16,720S$590-S$16,720
Daily Ward (Non-ICU)S$1,700/dayS$1,700/day

Prudential PRUShield Plus Plan

The PRUShield Plus plan is a great budget-friendly A ward plan with premiums that are 26-37% below average regardless of age. Not only that, its annual limit is around the ward A plan median at S$600,000 and includes full coverage for hospitalisation, surgery, cancer, renal failure, pregnancy complications, congenital abnormalities and accidental dental, along with S$3,500 of inpatient psychiatric coverage and a S$3,000 final expense benefit. The pro-ration for staying in private hospitals is also around the market average for A ward plans at 65% (meaning only 65% of your hospital bill will be covered).

While the Plus plan is a great option for those looking for affordable ward A plans, it may not benefit those who would prefer to maximise coverage, as there are A plans available with higher limit ward and better psychiatric and final expense benefits.

Premiums & CoveragePRUShield PlusA Ward Median
25-Year-Old PremiumsS$25S$90
45-Year-Old PremiumsS$147S$229
65-Year-Old PremiumsS$425S$664
Value (Limit/S$ Premium)3,6052,421
Annual LimitS$600,000S$600,000
Inpatient PsychiatricS$7,000S$6,000
Surgery BenefitsAs ChargedAs Charged
Daily Ward (Non-ICU)As ChargedAs Charged

Prudential PRUShield Premier Plan

Prudential's PRUShield Premier plan can be a good option for wealthy individuals looking for a high value private hospital plan. Its premiums start off below market average for 25-year olds at S$209 but increase to 21% above average for 75-year olds. In terms of coverage, the Premier plan has an annual limit of S$1.2 million—the second highest limit out of all the IP plans available along with S$4,000 of inpatient psychiatric benefits, S$60,000 organ transplant benefits and a S$5,000 final expense provision. Hospitalisation, cancer, surgery, outpatient renal failure, pregnancy complications and accidental dental treatment are all fully covered as well. Due to its increasingly expensive premiums, we would not recommend this plan to budget-restricted seniors. However, wealthy individuals from age 25 to 35 may find some benefit with the above average benefits offered at fairly decent prices.

Premiums & CoveragePRUShield PremierPrivate Hospital Median
25-Year-Old PremiumsS$219S$218
45-Year-Old PremiumsS$686S$638
65-Year-Old PremiumsS$2,005S$1,592
Value (Limit/S$ Premium)2,3852,379
Annual LimitS$1,200,000S$1,000,000
Inpatient PsychiatricS$8,000S$6,000
Surgery BenefitsAs ChargedAs Charged
Daily Ward (Non-ICU)As ChargedAs Charged

Prudential PRUShield Riders

Prudential offers 3 riders for the PRUShield Premier plan (PRUExtra Premier CoPay, PRUExtra Preferred CoPay and PRUExtra Premier Lite CoPay) and 2 riders for the Plus plan (PRUExtra Plus CoPay and PRUExtra Plus Lite CoPay).

PRUExtra Plus CoPay will cover 50% of your Co-insurance and 95% of your deductibles. It also offers miscellaneous benefits like ambulance fees (S$150 per injury), S$3,000 of alternative medicine coverage and S$3,000 of special appliances/prothesis coverage. Premiums for PRUExtra Plus fluctuate between being slightly above average to average. However, due to PRUExtra Plus plan’s competitive premiums, your total cost will be below average and can thus be a high value plan-rider package.

Premiums & CoveragePRUExtra Plus CoPayPRUExtra Plus Lite CoPayIndustry Avg.
25-Year-Old PremiumsS$225S$135S$198
45-Year-Old PremiumsS$307S$185S$309
65-Year-Old PremiumsS$816S$490S$817
Alternative TreatmentS$3,000N/AS$5,520
Emergency OutpatientS$2,000N/AS$1,650
Mobility/Medical AidS$3,000N/AS$2,250
Parental AccommodationS$30/dayN/AS$63/day
Ambulance/TaxiS$150S$150S$147

PRUExtra Premier Copay is for the Premier PRUShield plan and offers the same benefits as PRUExtra Plus Copay. The Premier Copay Lite rider, on the other hand, will only cover 50% of your deductible and does not offer parental accommodation, alternative treatment or prosthesis benefits. The PRUShield Premier Copay rider is one of the most expensive riders on the market, costing between 80-144% above average, but the Premier Copay Lite costs between 25-30% below average for private hospital riders.

PRUExtra Plus Lite CoPay on the other hand will cover 50% of your Co-insurance and 50% of your deductibles (up to S$1,750 per policy year). It also offers miscellaneous benefits like ambulance fees (S$150 per injury). Premiums for PRUExtra Plus lite CoPay is the lowest in the entire PRUShield suite.

Premiums & CoveragePRUExtra Premier CopayPRUExtra Premier Lite CopayIndustry Avg.
25-Year-Old PremiumsS$485S$245S$333
45-Year-Old PremiumsS$922S$381S$507
65-Year-Old PremiumsS$2,678S$963S$817
Alternative TreatmentS$6,000N/AS$6,500
Emergency OutpatientS$3,000N/AS$2,417
Ambulance/TaxiS$250N/AS$159
Parental AccommodationS$60/dayN/AS$63/day

PRUExtra Preferred CoPay is similar to the other riders available for PRUShield Premier and will cover your medical expenses at Singapore private hospitals. It covers the standard amount of your deductible (95%) and co-insurance (50%). There is a S$3,000 annual limit on out-of-pocket expenses if you visit one of their panel providers. PRUExtra Preferred CoPay maintains the claims-based pricing, so your premiums will depend on the claims you make.

Premiums & CoveragePRUExtra Preferred CoPayIndustry Avg.
25-Year-Old PremiumsS$340S$198
45-Year-Old PremiumsS$646S$309
65-Year-Old PremiumsS$1,874S$817
Alternative TreatmentS$3,000S$5,520
Emergency OutpatientS$2,000S$1,650
Mobility/Medical AidN/AS$2,250
Ambulance/TaxiS$250S$147

Policy Exclusions

Prudential PRUShield has standard policy exclusions including pre-existing conditions, non-complication related pregnancy and childbirth, abortion, STI treatment, self-inflicted injuries and suicide, cosmetic and plastic surgery, sex change operations, vaccinations, treatment for obesity and treatment of injuries arising from participating in civil riots or commotions, terrorism, war, professional sports and hazardous occupations. However, you should note that in some instances, your MediShield Life plan may already be providing coverage for some of these exclusions (i.e. pregnancy and pre-existing conditions).

Claims & Contact Information

To file a claim with Prudential, you can submit claim form together with supporting documents through your Financial Consultants or at the Customer Service Center. Within the sections on the Claims page, you will find pdf downloads of the available forms and other documents necessary to submit your claims. For pre- and post-hospitalisation claims, PRUShield policyholders can submit their claims online through Prudential’s customer portal – PRUaccess for a seamless experience. Customers who have opted-in for PayNow can also receive their approved PRUShield claims (including PRUshield Foreigner Hospitalisation, PRUShield Overseas Hospitalisation, PRUShield Pre- & Post- Hospitalisation claims) payout through PayNow.

Contact Information
Customer Service Number1-800 333 0333
Address5 Straits View #01-18/19, Marina One The Heart, Singapore 018935
Claims PageClaims Page

Prudential PRUShield Cost & Features

Finding the right supplemental health insurance plan for your needs can mean saving thousands of dollars in unexpected hospital bills. While Medishield Life covers your basic healthcare needs, adding an Integrated Shield Plan can fill gaps in your coverage while allowing you to get coverage in a ward you are most comfortable with. Below, you'll find a summary of PRUShield's premiums and benefits to other Integrated Shield Plans on the market. For more information, you can read our guide to the best Integrated Shield Plans currently available.

Premiums & CoveragePRUShield StandardPRUShield PlusPRUShield Premier
25-Year Old PremiumsS$48S$56S$209
45-Year Old PremiumsS$108S$140S$654
65-Year Old PremiumsS$250S$415S$1,912
Annual LimitS$150,000S$600,000S$1,200,000
Daily Room & BoardS$1,700As ChargedAs Charged
SurgeryS$590-S$16,720As ChargedAs Charged
Inpatient PsychiatricS$17,500S$7,000S$8,000
Pre-Hospitalisation Benefits (Days)N/A180180
Post-Hospitalisation Benefits (Days)N/A365365
Pregnancy Complications BenefitN/AAs ChargedAs Charged
Accidental Dental BenefitsAs Per SurgicalAs ChargedAs Charged
Deductible B1 WardS$2,500S$2,500S$2,500
Deductible A WardS$3,500S$3,500S$3,500
Deductible Private HospitalS$3,500S$3,500S$3,500

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Anastassia Evlanova

Anastassia is a Senior Research Analyst at ValueChampion Singapore, evaluating insurance products for consumers based on quantitative and qualitative financial analysis. She holds degrees in Economics and International Business Management and her prior working experience includes work in the capital markets sector. Her analyses surrounding insurance, healthcare, international affairs and personal finance has been featured on AsiaOne, Business Insider, DW, Vice, Her World, Asia Insurance Review, the Australian Institute of International Affairs and more.

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