Maid insurance
EQ Insurance vs Income maid insurance
As of 28 Oct 2026 (Singapore time)
Of the 11 examples both price, EQ Insurance was cheaper on 0, Income on 11. Your own answers can change the order, so get your own quote.
Lowest price on each example
| Example | EQ Insurance | Income |
|---|---|---|
| New helper, 26 months, with bond waiver | S$616.94EQ MaidSafe (Plan 1)as at 5 Oct 2026 | S$565.71Basic Planas at 19 Oct 2026 |
| Renewal, 14 months, no waiver | S$401.78EQ MaidSafe (Plan 1)as at 5 Oct 2026 | S$331.36Basic Planas at 19 Oct 2026 |
| Young helper, 26 months, with bond waiver | S$616.94EQ MaidSafe (Plan 1)as at 5 Oct 2026 | S$565.71Basic Planas at 19 Oct 2026 |
| 26 months, with bond waiver, helper under 50 | S$616.94EQ MaidSafe (Plan 1)as at 5 Oct 2026 | S$565.71Basic Planas at 19 Oct 2026 |
| 26 months, with bond waiver, helper over 50 | S$1,205.00EQ MaidSafe (Plan 1)as at 5 Oct 2026 | S$1,163.03Basic Planas at 19 Oct 2026 |
| 26 months, no bond waiver, helper under 50 | S$562.44EQ MaidSafe (Plan 1)as at 5 Oct 2026 | S$513.39Basic Planas at 19 Oct 2026 |
| 26 months, no bond waiver, helper over 50 | S$1,150.50EQ MaidSafe (Plan 1)as at 5 Oct 2026 | S$1,110.71Basic Planas at 19 Oct 2026 |
| 14 months, with bond waiver, helper under 50 | S$456.28EQ MaidSafe (Plan 1)as at 5 Oct 2026 | S$367.33Basic Planas at 19 Oct 2026 |
| 14 months, with bond waiver, helper over 50 | S$844.75EQ MaidSafe (Plan 1)as at 5 Oct 2026 | S$763.00Basic Planas at 19 Oct 2026 |
| 14 months, no bond waiver, helper under 50 | S$401.78EQ MaidSafe (Plan 1)as at 5 Oct 2026 | S$331.36Basic Planas at 19 Oct 2026 |
| 14 months, no bond waiver, helper over 50 | S$790.25EQ MaidSafe (Plan 1)as at 5 Oct 2026 | S$727.03Basic Planas at 19 Oct 2026 |
All prices include 9% GST.
These are example prices for the details above. Your own price depends on your answers.
Cover side by side
| Cover | EQ Insurance | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Hospital and surgical (per year) | S$60,000 per annum (up to S$15,000 no co-payment; above S$15,000 the policyholder co-pays 25%) | S$60,000 per year including COVID-19 (60-day pre- and post-hospital treatment); the first S$15,000 of a claim paid in full, 75% above it (25% employer co-payment; a waiver is an optional add-on) |
| Outpatient treatment | Accidents only: S$2,000 medical expenses per annum; outpatient kidney dialysis/cancer treatment S$2,000 per policy year | S$1,500 outpatient medical expenses after an injury |
| Repatriation | S$10,000 | S$10,000 sending your helper home |
| Excess | S$0.00 | S$0.00 |
Dearer plans from either insurer can cover more. Read the policy wording before you buy.
Discounts running today
- EQ Insurance: none to show
- Income: none to show
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Is EQ Insurance or Income cheaper for maid insurance?
Of the 11 examples both price, EQ Insurance was cheaper on 0, Income on 11. Your own answers can change the order, so get your own quote.
How does EQ Insurance's cover compare with Income's?
On each one's cheapest plan for new helper, 26 months, with bond waiver (EQ Insurance EQ MaidSafe (Plan 1), Income Basic Plan): Hospital and surgical (per year): EQ Insurance S$60,000 per annum (up to S$15,000 no co-payment; above S$15,000 the policyholder co-pays 25%), Income S$60,000 per year including COVID-19 (60-day pre- and post-hospital treatment); the first S$15,000 of a claim paid in full, 75% above it (25% employer co-payment; a waiver is an optional add-on); Outpatient treatment: EQ Insurance Accidents only: S$2,000 medical expenses per annum; outpatient kidney dialysis/cancer treatment S$2,000 per policy year, Income S$1,500 outpatient medical expenses after an injury; Repatriation: EQ Insurance S$10,000, Income S$10,000 sending your helper home; Excess: EQ Insurance S$0.00, Income S$0.00.
What discounts are EQ Insurance and Income running?
EQ Insurance: none to show. Income: none to show.