From the costs of caregiving, to medical costs, to loss of income, disability is expensive. In this episode, Edwin Wee from Great Eastern and Cynthia Chng from the Agency for Integrated Care share their insights on how we can be prepared for whatever happens.

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This episode is brought to you by Great Eastern.

Do note: This podcast is meant to provide general information only and does not have regard to the financial situation or particular needs of any particular person. GREAT CareShield is underwritten by The Great Eastern Life Assurance Company Limited. T&C apply. Protected up to specified limits by SDIC. Visit greateasternlife.com/greatcareshield for more product information.

Highlights:

00:55 Defining different levels of disability

03:35 Financial cost of disability in Singapore

06:06 Advance Care Planning for your future healthcare

08:18 How to create your Advance Care Plan

More about:

GREAT CareShield | Great Eastern Singapore

Put disability misconceptions to rest | Great Eastern Singapore

Health insurance | Great Eastern Singapore

Written and hosted by: Claressa Monteiro (claremb@sph.com.sg)

With Edwin Wee, vice-president of accident and health business, Great Eastern; Cynthia Chng, senior manager, Agency for Integrated Care

Edited by: Emily Liu & Claressa Monteiro

Produced by: Emily Liu

Engineered by: Joann Chai Pei Chieh

Executive producer: Claressa Monteiro

Produced by: BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media

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