Common Illnesses

CHAS Blue, CHAS Orange, Pioneer Generation (PG) and Merdeka Generation (MG) cardholders can receive subsidies for common illnesses at participating General Practitioner (GP) clinics.

Common illnesses are episodic acute conditions that can usually be resolved without long-term follow-up. Here are some examples of common illnesses covered under CHAS:

Abdominal pain
Cough, cold, flu
Diarrhoea
Fever
Headache
Skin infection and rashes
Sore eyes
Urinary tract infection
(List is not exhaustive)

For more details on the subsidies for common illnesses for each card type, please visit the ‘Cards and Subsidies’ page.

*Only applicable for CHAS Blue and Orange

Related FAQs

To receive subsidies for your treatment at the CHAS clinic, you will need to produce your valid physical or digital CHAS, Merdeka Generation (MG) or Pioneer Generation (PG) card together with your identification document (e.g. NRIC/Student ID) during the visit. We also encourage clinics to check with their patients on their CHAS/MG/PG/Public Assistance status at the point of registration. CHAS cardholders below 15 years old will have to present their valid CHAS card with student ID or birth certificate.

Patients are expected to co-pay for their treatment under CHAS. CHAS clinics are expected to charge CHAS patients reasonable fees for the medical and dental treatments provided under CHAS.

We encourage you to check with your doctor or dentist on the likely fees that you will be charged before proceeding with your treatment(s). The treatment required and the fees will vary according to each patient's condition. The amount you pay will be based on the fees charged by the clinic, minus your CHAS subsidies.

It is compulsory for all CHAS GP and dental clinics to issue itemised bills to all CHAS patients.

For medical clinics, the itemised bill shall state the following:

(a) the total amount charged (before subsidy), with a breakdown of the amount into charges for consultation, medication, investigation and other goods/services, at minimum (where applicable);
(b) the total amount of subsidy claimed for the patient; and
(c) the total amount payable by the patient (after subsidy).

Minimum level of bill itemisation required (medical clinics):
Bill Itemisation (GP Clinics)

For dental clinics, the itemized bill shall state the following:

(a) the total amount charged (before subsidy), with a breakdown of the amount into the individual dental procedures performed on the patient under CHAS (with the number of times each procedure was performed and the amount charged);
(b) the total amount of subsidy claimed for the patient under CHAS; and
(c) the total amount payable by the patient under CHAS (after subsidy).

Minimum level of bill itemisation required (dental clinics):

You are encouraged to visit the same family doctor each time you are unwell so that the doctor is familiar with your personal and family's medical history. This will enable your doctor to effectively and holistically manage your medical conditions.

From 1 January 2020, MOH has instituted a limit on the number of visits for common illnesses allowed under CHAS to be 24 per year per patient, across all CHAS clinics. In addition, there is a monthly limit of four visits as most patients are not expected to need more than four visits a month. For patients who have been assessed that a higher frequency of care is clinically appropriate, the clinic may appeal to MOH to exceed the limits on the number of visits.

For chronic conditions, on average, patients are expected to make about four visits per calendar year to the GP for the management and treatment of their condition(s).

CHAS clinics are allowed to submit CHAS claims on behalf of patients based on the above guidelines. These guidelines have been put in place to limit potential abuse of subsidies and to ensure that patients with multiple, frequent visits and might potentially require specialist or hospital care are reviewed in the appropriate setting in a timely manner.

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Related FAQs

Do I need to show my CHAS card at the clinic to receive subsidies?

What are the likely fees that I have to pay at the participating clinic using my CHAS card?

Is there a limit on the number of visits I can make?

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Related FAQs

Do I need to show my CHAS card at the clinic to receive subsidies?

What are the likely fees that I have to pay at the participating clinic using my CHAS card?

Is there a limit on the number of visits I can make?