Occupational Health Services
The Occupational Health Services Centre at StarMed was set up in partnership with Ministry of Manpower, to scale up primary healthcare needs for migrant workers by removing barriers to care, such as transportation and geography, while addressing the lack of access to specialty care and its impact on immediate and long-term health and productivity.
From 1 April 2022, under the Primary Healthcare System (PHS), employers are required to purchase a Primary Care Plan (PCP) for eligible workers from Anchor Operators (AOs). StarMed Specialist Centre is an appointed Anchor Operator (AO) for sector A (central region).
PCP Key Benefits
- Medical examination for work pass application or renewal ($20)
- Scheduled conveyance to StarMed @ Farrer Park from MW’s place of residence (Dormitories)
- Telemedicine Services (User Guide)
Enhanced Specialist Care Benefits
- Bill capped at $150 (before gst), inclusive of medication and consultation fee.
- 10% discount on all StarMed Specialist Centre charges (inclusive of lab tests, radiology scans, procedures).
- 50% waiver of charges for CT/MRI scans done at StarMed Specialist Centre, if scans eventually cannot be claimed under migrant worker’s insurance.
To purchase PCP, please complete and email the following registration form to occhealth@starmedspecialist.com.
For employers who wish to opt for monthly payment, you may complete and email us the following GIRO form.
FAQ
After 1 April 2022, employers of eligible newly arrived MWs, or existing MWs who renew their work passes or change employers, must purchase the PCP before the new work passes can be issued. All eligible existing MWs must have a valid PCP by 31 March 2023, even if their work passes are due for renewal after that date.
Only employers who hire MWs who live in dormitories or work in the construction, marine shipyard and process sectors must purchase a PCP.
A PCP includes:
- One statutory medical examination for work pass application or renewal.
- Unlimited acute and chronic consultations.
- One annual basic health screening.
- Telemedicine and medication delivery.
- Transportation to and from dormitories and MOM Medical Centres.
A co-payment of $5 (before GST) from the workers per visit is required.
Find out more about the PCP here.
We offer subsidised clinical specialties services to migrant workers with inadequate health assistance.
For first specialist visit, Migrant Workers will benefit as:
- Bill capped at $150 (before gst), inclusive of medications and consultation fee
For subsequent visit, Migrant Workers will benefit as:
- 10% discount on all StarMed Specialist Centre charges (inclusive of lab tests, radiology scans, procedures) •50% waiver of charges for CT/MRI scans done at StarMed Specialist Centre if scans eventually cannot be claimed under migrant worker’s insurance
As a one stop centre, StarMed’s facilities include a radiology centre with full suite of modalities such as X-ray, MRI, CT, ultrasound, bone mineral densitometry (BMD) and mammography where reporting can be done within the same day. Outpatient specialist clinics with multiple disciplines such as cardiology, orthopaedic, gastrology, colorectal, urology, ENT, respiratory, etc, day surgery operating theatre and endoscopy centre.
It costs $118 per MW year for PCP and $20 for the first employment check-up. For Annual Payment, the PCP amount of $118 will be collected upon signing up, while the employment check-up component of $20 will be collected when an employment check-up is required.
For Monthly Payments, a prorated rate of the monthly PCP payment will apply for the first and the 12th month according to the number of days in the month. The employment check-up component of $20 will be collected when an employment check-up is required.Operating Hours: 930am to 130pm, 230pm to 6pm, 630pm to 930pm (Mon to Sun, exclude PH).
To prevent overcrowding with the employment check-up segment, we would encourage reporting sick to be in the morning slot between 930am to 130pm.
Employers may download the Enrolment form here. If you wish to opt for monthly payment, please download and complete the GIRO form here. Once completed, you may email the documents to occhealth@starmedspecialist.com.
For monthly payment options, payment will be via monthly GIRO deduction only. Do note that we will not be able to provide a monthly invoice for this option.
Yes, non-PCP members will still be able to visit our clinics. Walk-in rates apply.
Upon receiving the enrolment form, we will send you a confirmation within five working days. An invoice will be emailed to you within 1-2 weeks for payment. Workers can walk into our clinic after we send you the confirmation.
Yes, they can continue with the present arrangements for existing MWs. However, please note that all eligible existing MWs must have a valid PCP by 31 March 2023, even if their work passes are only due for renewal after that date.
In addition, after 1 April 2022, employers of eligible newly arrived MWs, or MWs who renew their work passes or change employers, must purchase the plan before the new work passes can be issued.
You may download the Termination form here and email it to us at occhealth@starmedspecialist.com.
The monthly PCP payment due on the month of termination must be paid and shall not be refunded. The worker shall be entitled to continue accessing any healthcare services covered under the PCP with the outgoing AO till the end of the calendar month.
Refunds for annual payments will be calculated from the next month onwards. Example: If the worker terminates on 15 April, the refund will be for the amount from 1 May onwards.
The PCP renewal will take place approximately one year from the date of enrolment, on the first of the month (i.e. if enrolled in mid-Apr 2022, the renewal will take place 1 April 2023). The PCP will be auto-renewed until an employer unenrolls the MW.
Workers covered under the PCP must still co-pay S$5 for each visit or S$2 for each telemedicine session.
The mode of payment is
Physical Consult: eNets, PayNow, Cash
Telemedicine: eNets, PayNow