nemesis32 said:NKF has 189m in reserves which supposedly can last them 2-3 years as they claim they need about 60-70m a year. NCSS has about 157m and can last them a couple of years as well. In my opinion, the reserves are not excessive. Imagine if economic crisis hits us for 2-3 years, the reserves will definitely diminished by a fair bit.
In fact under NCSS's guideline (they are the controlling body of most orgs), reserves can be up to 5 years hence not excessive.
You can looked at their expenses and have a rough gauge. I am sure they do spend on the patients though it may not be as much as required. Read that about 52 cents out of a dollar goes direct to patient treatment. Prob a breakdown will be like:BBTM said:They claim but where is the figure??? :think: Anyway, I bet that a lot of ppl already start to stop donating to them and hope NKF really wake up this time.
nemesis32 said:2 separate issues...
I called for SENSATIVITY because the fellow posted NO KIDNEY FOUNDATION, just imagine what a NKF or any kidney patient happens to see this thread. It is no laughing matters... SImilar, there's no need to call it National Kelong Foundation. All these are uncalled for.
As for the S$240/treatment etc, based on my limited knowledge, level of subsidies depends on affordability. If you are a high income earner of > S$5k (for example only), you prob pays 80%, if you earn 2k, you prob pay 20%.
nemesis32 said:Like most healthcare system, nothing will be given free and for good reasons. YOu do not want a situation whereby people do not worry about their health as they know any treatment is zero-cost to them. Thats why govt have medisheild etc when they can jolly-well give you free treatment at poly-clinics and hospitals.
You are responsible for your own life. Thats why people buy insurance, exercise, eat well and quit smoking etc.
nemesis32 said:NKF has 189m in reserves which supposedly can last them 2-3 years as they claim they need about 60-70m a year. NCSS has about 157m and can last them a couple of years as well. In my opinion, the reserves are not excessive. Imagine if economic crisis hits us for 2-3 years, the reserves will definitely diminished by a fair bit.
In fact under NCSS's guideline (they are the controlling body of most orgs), reserves can be up to 5 years hence not excessive.
nemesis32 said:You can looked at their expenses and have a rough gauge. I am sure they do spend on the patients though it may not be as much as required. Read that about 52 cents out of a dollar goes direct to patient treatment. Prob a breakdown will be like:
0.52 - treatment
0.20 - reserves
0.15 - staff costs
0.13 - other exps
They need to utilise 80% on patients or related exp in order to maintain the IPC and tax-exempt status. This is a common requirement for IPC. I knew it well as i used to audit quite a few IPCs....
deslim27 said:Have you read newspaper today?
nemesis32 said:2 separate issues...
I called for SENSATIVITY because the fellow posted NO KIDNEY FOUNDATION, just imagine what a NKF or any kidney patient happens to see this thread. It is no laughing matters... SImilar, there's no need to call it National Kelong Foundation. All these are uncalled for.
As for the S$240/treatment etc, based on my limited knowledge, level of subsidies depends on affordability. If you are a high income earner of > S$5k (for example only), you prob pays 80%, if you earn 2k, you prob pay 20%.
Like most healthcare system, nothing will be given free and for good reasons. YOu do not want a situation whereby people do not worry about their health as they know any treatment is zero-cost to them. Thats why govt have medisheild etc when they can jolly-well give you free treatment at poly-clinics and hospitals.
You are responsible for your own life. Thats why people buy insurance, exercise, eat well and quit smoking etc.
yup...What she said is not wrong...Cheesecake said:i read the NEWPAPER and it has this article where Mrs.Goh, the patron of NKF was interviewed.
i'm a'lil amazed at her reply.![]()
anyone read it>?