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Last updated 20 December 2024

CareShield Life

A long-term care insurance scheme that provides financial support should an insured develop severe disability, especially during old age, and need personal and medical care for a prolonged duration.

Cell, Tissue and Gene Therapy (CTGTP)

The Ministry of Health (MOH) provides subsidies for CTGTPs that have been assessed to be clinically- and cost-effective at our Public Healthcare Institutions.

Community Health Assist Scheme (CHAS)

Learn more about CHAS and what it can be used for.

Enhanced Screen For Life (SFL)

A national screening programme that offers eligible Singapore Citizens (SCs) subsidised screenings, recommended based on age, gender, pre-existing conditions and the last health screening date.

Integrated Shield Plans

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Interim Disability Assistance Programme for the Elderly (IDAPE)

Interim Disability Assistance Programme for the Elderly (IDAPE) is a government assistance scheme providing financial help for elderly Singaporeans with severe disability.

List of subsidised drugs

MOH provides drug subsidies at public hospitals, specialist outpatient clinics, and polyclinics. This ensures patients can access effective medications for common medical conditions in Singapore.

Marriage and Parenthood Schemes

The Government offers a number of financing schemes to help Singapore Citizens with the costs of conception support, and maternity and newborn care.

MediFund

MediFund is a safety net for Singaporeans who face financial difficulties with their remaining bills after Government subsidies, insurance and MediSave.

MediSave

Learn more about MediSave and what it can be used for.

MediShield Life

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Merdeka Generation Package

The Merdeka Generation Package supports the MG seniors in their silver years, helping them to stay active and healthy, and provides better piece of mind over future healthcare costs.

Pioneer Generation Package

The Pioneer Generation Package includes a host of initiatives aimed at making healthcare affordable for our Pioneer Generation for life.

Subsidies for Acute Inpatient Care at Public Healthcare Institutions

The Ministry of Health provides subsidies for acute inpatient care at our public hospitals to ensure that patients have access to more affordable care.

Subsidies for Community Dialysis Services

The Ministry of Health provides subsidies for eligible Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents who are receiving haemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis treatment in the community.

Subsidies for drugs on the Medication Assistance Fund (MAF) List at Public Healthcare Institutions

The Medication Assistance Fund (MAF) provides subsidies for high-cost drugs that are clinically-proven and cost-effective, for specific indications, to eligible subsidised patients.

Subsidies for drugs on the Standard Drug List (SDL) at Public Healthcare Institutions

The Standard Drug List (SDL) subsidy framework provides subsidies for drugs used to treat common medical conditions so that healthcare remains affordable.

Subsidies for Implants at Public Healthcare Institutions

The Implant Subsidy List includes subsidised implants and accessories used in Public Healthcare Institutions. Eligible patients receive subsidies based on their means-test status.

Subsidies for National Adult Immunisation Schedule (NAIS) vaccines administered at public healthcare settings

National Adult Immunisation Schedule (NAIS) subsidies provide affordable vaccines for adults in Singapore.

Subsidies for Palliative Care Services

Singapore offers subsidised Palliative Care for eligible citizens and PRs. Subsidy rates vary by residency status and household means. Apply through doctors or AIC.

Subsidies for Residential Long-Term Care Services

The Ministry of Health provides subsidies for eligible Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents who are receiving Residential Long-Term Care (LTC) services.

Subsidies for Specialist Outpatient care at Public Healthcare Institutions

The Ministry of Health provides subsidies for care provided in Specialist Outpatient Clinics (SOCs) at our public hospitals to ensure that patients have access to more affordable care.

Subsidies for Sub-Acute & Rehabilitative Care at Community Hospitals

The Ministry of Health provides subsidies for inpatient sub-acute and rehabilitative care at government-funded community hospitals to ensure that patients have access to more affordable care.

Subsidies for the Day Surgeries and Day Operations at Public Healthcare Institutions

The Ministry of Health provides subsidies for day surgery and day operation services in our public hospitals to ensure that patients have access to more affordable care.

Subsidy framework for Non-Residential Long-Term Care Services

The Ministry of Health provides subsidies for eligible Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents who are receiving Non-Residential Long-Term Care (LTC) services.

Vaccination and Childhood Development Screening Subsidies (VCDSS)

VCDSS enable eligible Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents to receive subsidies for nationally recommended vaccinations and Childhood Development Screenings at polyclinics and (CHAS) GP clinics.