Appointment of MediShield Life Council

1. In support of the launch of MediShield Life, the Minister for Health will establish and appoint the MediShield Life Council from 1 August 2015 to provide advice to support the smooth administration of the MediShield Life Scheme (“Scheme”) for the benefit of all Singapore residents.

Terms of Reference for MediShield Life Council

2. The MediShield Life Council’s Terms of Reference are:

a. To make recommendations to the Minister for Health on policy and scheme parameters to ensure that the Scheme provides effective protection for citizens and permanent residents of Singapore in an affordable and sustainable manner;

b. To review the administration of the Scheme to ensure alignment with the directions of the Council; and

c. To advise the Minister for Health on matters related to the investment of the MediShield Life Fund, and any other matters related to the Scheme or the Fund as the Minister for Health may direct.

Composition of MediShield Life Council

3. The MediShield Life Council will comprise 12 members appointed by the Minister for Health. The members come from diverse backgrounds, with professional experience in areas such as accountancy, insurance, investment, medicine, the law, union and government. This ensures that the Council can benefit from the wide ranging expertise and experience of the members in the administration and review of MediShield Life.

4. The Minister for Health has appointed Mrs Fang Ai Lian, Advisor of Far East Organisation and a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales, as Chairperson of the Council. Mr Hee Theng Fong, Consultant at Harry Elias Partnership LLP, has been appointed as Deputy Chairperson.

5. On behalf of the Council, Mrs Fang said: “We are honoured to play a role in this universal national healthcare insurance scheme. My council members and I are committed to help ensure the relevance and sustainability of this healthcare safety net for all Singaporeans”.

6. The Council will be appointed for a term of two years, from 1 August 2015 to 31 July 2017.

ANNEX A - MEDISHIELD LIFE COUNCIL MEMBERS

MINISTRY OF HEALTH
30 July 2015