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SINGAPORE - Annual withdrawal limits for the Flexi-MediSave scheme, which aims to help seniors pay less for healthcare out of pocket, will be raised from $200 to $300 starting June 1, 2021.
This will support elderly patients seeking outpatient treatment, said Senior Minister of State for Health Koh Poh Koon at the debate on his ministry s budget.
Introduced in 2015, the scheme allows patients aged 60 and above to tap their own or their spouse s Medisave funds to pay for outpatient expenses at polyclinics, specialist outpatient clinics and GP clinics under the Community Health Assist Scheme (CHAS).
In recent years, some members of the public have called for an increase in the withdrawal limits, saying the current amount is insufficient for seniors with chronic conditions that require multiple treatments.
Up to S$28.50 subsidy per visit
Simple Selected Chronic Conditions
Up to S$90 subsidy per visit, capped at S$360 per year
Complex Selected Chronic Conditions
Up to S$135 subsidy per visit, capped at S$540 per year
Selected Dental Services
Up to S$21 to S$266.50 subsidy per procedure (dependent on procedure)
Recommended Health Screening under Screen for Life
A fixed fee of S$2 with Screen for Life invitation letter
Free with Screen for Life invitation letter
Information obtained from CHAS, Singapore, accurate as of 10 Feb 2020. Subject to changes.
The Community Health Assistance Scheme (CHAS) was initially meant to alleviate medical and dental care costs at participating GPs and dental clinics for Singaporeans belonging in a lower-to-middle income household. However, due to the introduction of the Pioneer Generation Package (PGP)] and Merdeka Generation Package (MGP), the elderly are now eligible for all enhanced CHAS benefits – regardless of their household income. The M
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