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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.
Last updated 20 December 2024
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What is the Medication Assistance Fund?
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.
What are the benefits?
Singapore Citizens are eligible for up to 75% subsidies, while Permanent Residents are eligible for up to 20% subsidies.
Subsidy levels are determined through household means-testing using Monthly Per Capita Household Income (PCHI)1 to account for the overall financial resources of the household to support the household members.
The current MAF subsidy levels for Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents are shown below:
Current MAF Subsidy Level
Monthly Per Capita Household Income (PCHI)1 | Singapore Citizen | Permanent Resident |
|---|---|---|
$0 ≤ PCHI ≤ $2,300 | 75% | 20% |
$2,300 < PCHI ≤ $3,600 | 50% | |
$3,600 < PCHI ≤ $7,000 | 40% | |
PCHI > $7,000 | 0%* | 0%* |
Effective as of 1 Oct 2024 1 Monthly PCHI is computed as the total gross household monthly income divided by the total number of family members living together in the household. Gross monthly household income includes basic employment income, trade/self-employed income, overtime pay, allowances, cash awards, commissions, and bonuses. | ||
Who is eligible?
Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents who are prescribed MAF drugs and fulifll the listed indications as part of their subsidised treatment at public healthcare institutions are eligible for MAF subsidies.
How do I apply?
Subsidies will be automatically accorded based on your means-test status.
Should you require further financial assistance, please approach the medical social worker at any subsidised public healthcare institution and they will be able to assist you accordingly.
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