35 per cent Patients who are not working enjoy the highest tier of subsidies, unless they live in a property with an annual value of more than $11,000, in which case they receive the lowest tier. To put things in perspective, here’s an example of subsidised rates for hospitalisation at Singapore General Hospital: From $35 per day in Class C wards From $79 per day in Class B2 wards From $451.45 per day in Class B1 wards These charges are based on the maximum subsidy level for a Singapore citizen. Can you be a “private patient” at a public hospital? Seeking care at a public hospital involves a longer wait than doing so at a private hospital. Expect to wait a few hours for drop-in visits, or even a few months if you’re placed on the waitlist for a particular test or treatment.