Did you know that Dengue Fever is still a rising threat in Singapore? Trust someone who was discharged from hospital for dengue last year. You don’t want to catch Dengue.
Prudential launched PRUSafe Dengue and a new PRUShoppe on 28 December 2020. At S$5 for three months, PRUSafe Dengue offers benefits for Singapore Residents age 18 to 69 years old. You can purchase this on the Pulse by Prudential digital health and wellness app.
PruSafe Dengue Benefits
- Coverage of S$20,000 against death due to Dengue Fever
- S$200 hospital cash benefit
- S$500 get well benefit
There is a 10-day waiting period before benefits are payable. You can renew or repurchase the plan every three months. To celebrate the launch, the first 2,000 customers who purchase PRUSafe Dengue will receive a S$5 Watsons online shopping voucher.
Dengue in Singapore and My Personal Journey
Last year NEA received over 34,000 reported Dengue Fever cases. I was amongst this statistic. In fact, I shared my journey of Dengue on Community Care Buddy.
Travel writer and founder of SUPERADRIANME.com and SUPERTRAVELME, Adrian Eugene Seet, 47, fell victim to dengue during…
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Out of the over 30,000 cases last year, there were 29 deaths. The Aedes aegypti mosquito population was still high in some areas at the end of last year. Hence, we just have to continue to be vigilant and do our part to avoid another dengue outbreak this year. It is a community effort.
After I recovered, I did a public service announcement piece about insurance coverage that takes care of Dengue.
Pulse by Prudential Digital Health and Wellness App
Prudential Singapore launched the Pulse by Prudential digital health and wellness app on 23 April 2020. After that, it released a refreshed version late last year with more features.
Prudential launched Pulse in Kuala Lumpur Malaysia on 8 August 2019. In addition, the app is also available in Cambodia, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Laos, Myanmar, Philippines, Taiwan, Thailand and Vietnam.
The app is available on Apple and Android devices. Download it to check symptoms or conduct a digital health assessment so you can understand future risks. Seek timely health advice at any time and from anywhere. Consult a doctor via Video Consultation at a flat fee of S$15 from the app.
UK-based Babylon and Singapore-based MyDoc back the in-app health and wellness features.
Features of Pulse by Prudential App
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| AI-powered Symptom Checker | The AI-powered chatbot provides insights into possible health conditions based on the symptoms experienced. At the end of the chatbot conversation, you are guided to an appropriate triage outcome (e.g. ‘Self Care’, ‘Pharmacy’, ’GP’, ‘GP urgent’, ‘Hospital’ or ‘Hospital urgent’). It provides further information about possible causes where available. This tool has been recently updated to provide alerts on specific symptoms and conditions that could be related to COVID-19. |
| AI-driven Healthcheck | This is a lifestyle assessment and disease risk prediction tool. Complete a 15-minute digital questionnaire and get a report in real-time. Understand your overall health status and long-term disease risks based on their lifestyle habits, medical history, family’s medical history, diet and mental health. The report is presented through a “Digital Twin”. It includes health advice to help one reduce disease risks and improve overall well-being. |
| Video Consultation with a Doctor | Schedule a video consultation with a GP anytime. The GPs are available 24/7 and will diagnose and advise on the appropriate treatment(s). Opt for delivery of your prescribed medicine or collect it at a local Guardian pharmacy. |
| My Wearables | Connect your Fitbit or Garmin wearable or Apple Health or Google Fit to the app. Be guided to achieve your health objectives such as weight management or reducing stress. |
| Health Awareness Content | Access engaging and relevant health awareness content through articles, videos and infographics. |
| Body Mass Index and Wrinkle Index | Understand body fat and ageing speeds by uploading a selfie. |
| Clinic Locator | Search for the nearest CHAS clinic or hospital. |
| My Community | Connect with like-minded individuals and motivate each other to work towards becoming healthier and more active. |
| PRUShoppe | Purchase insurance products here. Currently PRUSafe Dengue, PRUSafe BreastCancer and PRUSafe ProstateCancer. You can also check the insurance products you purchased through PRUShoppe here. For products you brought from your Prudential agent, you can continue to access PRUaccess on Prudential’s website with your SingPass. |
Other PRUSafe Products That Covers Breast or Prostate Cancer
Women between 19 and 39 years old can purchase PRUSafe Breast Cancer. From S$9, get 12 months coverage of S$10,000 for all stages of breast cancer. Men are not left out. Men aged 19 to 39 can purchase coverage under the PRUSafe ProstateCancer plan. Premiums start from S$5 for 12 months coverage of S$10,000 against all stages of prostate cancer.
Do take note. There is a waiting period of 90 days from the cover start date of both products. Furthermore, there is a survival period of seven days upon diagnosis of cancer before you can claim. And you do not need to go for medical checks to purchase these two plans.
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