Can You Use MediSave To Pay For Pre-Delivery Expenses?
Yes, you can use MediSave to pay for a range of pre-delivery medical expenses related to pregnancy and childbirth. These expenses include consultations, scans, tests, and other medical services incurred during the pregnancy before the actual delivery. Here’s a breakdown of pre-delivery expenses that can be paid for using MediSave:
1. Prenatal Consultations
- Fees for consultations with gynecologists or obstetricians throughout the pregnancy.
2. Ultrasound Scans
- Costs associated with ultrasound scans recommended by the doctor to monitor the development of the fetus.
3. Laboratory Tests
- Blood tests, urine tests, and other laboratory tests prescribed by the doctor as part of prenatal care.
4. Medications
- Prescribed medications related to the pregnancy.
How Much Can I Claim Using MediSave For Pre-Delivery Medical Expenses?
The MediSave withdrawal limits is $900 for expenses incurred before delivery. These pre-delivery expenses include prenatal consultations, ultrasound examinations, laboratory tests, and prescribed medications
How Do I Claim MediSave For Pre-Delivery Expenses?
In order to claim MediSave for pre-delivery expenses, you have to keep all receipts related to your prenatal care. Provide the hospital where your baby is born with these receipts. These receipts, along with those for the delivery costs, will be submitted by the hospital for a MediSave claim under the MediSave Maternity Package.
