GREAT Dengue Cover

Complimentary dengue cover for selected Great Eastern Policyholders

Dengue remains endemic in Singapore

The weekly number of reported dengue cases remains high and is more than double the number of cases reported in December 20231.

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While most cases of dengue fever can be treated at home, in severe cases, one may require hospitalisation. Inconveniences often come with a hospital stay.

Going the extra mile for you

We are providing our specially selected Great Eastern policyholders with a complimentary cover4 against unexpected events such as medical costs arising from dengue fever.

From 12 May 2024, selected The Great Eastern Life Assurance Company Limited policyholders (including Dependants' Protection Scheme policyholders) will be automatically covered with GREAT Dengue Cover, which will provide them with basic dengue fever coverage5. Data from their term-life policies will be used to facilitate the servicing of GREAT Dengue Cover.

If you received the invitation and wish to opt-out of this free coverage, please email us at groupcso-sg@greateasternlife.com with your ID Number and Full Name (as per NRIC/ID).

Key benefits

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    Hospitalisation benefit

    Receive S$1,000 if you are diagnosed and hospitalised in Singapore for 5 consecutive days or longer solely due to Dengue Fever.

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    Death benefit

    Receive S$10,000 if death occurs due to, and within 14 days of the diagnosis of, Dengue Fever in Singapore.

1 Reference as of 6 March 2024. https://www.nea.gov.sg/dengue-zika/dengue/dengue-cases

2 The Straits Times, 7 February 2024. https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/5-year-high-in-dengue-cases-at-the-start-of-year

3 https://www.healthhub.sg/a-z/diseases-and-conditions/topic_dengue_fever_moh

4 This cover is complimentary and exclusive for policyholders residing in Singapore, who hold only term-life policies with The Great Eastern Life Assurance Company Limited, including the Dependants' Protection Scheme policy.

5 If you choose to keep the cover, please note that the period of cover for this policy will be from 12 May 2024 to 11 May 2025 (one year). We will send you the confirmation of the coverage by 31 May 2024.

This is only product information provided by us. You may wish to seek advice from a qualified adviser before this coverage is effected. If you choose not to seek advice from a qualified adviser, you should consider whether the product is suitable for you. This policy is protected under the Policy Owners’ Protection Scheme which is administered by the Singapore Deposit Insurance Corporation (SDIC). Coverage for your policy is automatic and no further action is required from you. For more information on the types of benefits that are covered under the scheme as well as the limits of coverage, where applicable, please contact us or visit the Life Insurance Association (LIA) or SDIC websites (www.lia.org.sg or www.sdic.org.sg). This advertisement has not been reviewed by the Monetary Authority of Singapore.

Information correct as at 21 March 2024.

1. If I opt-out of GREAT Dengue Cover, will I be entitled to opt-in again?

You will not be able to opt-in for GREAT Dengue Cover if you have opted out. 

2. How do I opt-out of GREAT Dengue Cover after 29 April 2024?

Please email us at Groupcso-sg@greateasternlife.com with your ID Number and Full Name (as per NRIC/ID).