Unpaid MediShield Life premiums

9 November 2016

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Name and Constituency of Member of Parliament

Mr Png Eng Huat

MP for Hougang

Question No. 775

To ask the Minister for Health (a) what is the number of citizens and permanent residents who could not pay for their MediShield Life premiums since its implementation; (b) what are the main reasons; and (c) what is the total amount of premiums owed.

Oral Answer

1. As at September 2016, around 51,000 residents have outstanding premiums due, or about 1% of total members. This includes Singaporeans living overseas and those who cannot be contacted. The total amount outstanding is $12.8 million, or less than 1% of total premiums due.

2. We are reaching out to remind Singaporeans and help them with their MediShield Life premiums. The government has provided subsidies to help Singaporeans pay for their MediShield Life premiums. These include transition subsidies, means-tested subsidies for lower and middle-income households, as well as additional subsidies for the Pioneer Generation. Low-income Singaporeans who require financial assistance can apply for Additional Premium Support.