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Healthier SG Chronic Tier FAQs

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From 1st February 2024, CHAS#, Merdeka Generation (MG) and Pioneer Generation (PG) cardholders enrolled to Healthier SG GP clinics with higher chronic medication needs will enjoy more subsidies under the new Healthier SG Chronic Tier.
 
Specifically, you will have access to selected chronic medications (e.g. for diabetes, high blood pressure), similar to those prescribed and subsidised at polyclinics, at prices comparable to polyclinics.

1 Simple” refers to visits for a single chronic condition. “Complex” refers to visits for multiple chronic conditions, or a single chronic condition with complication(s).

2 Services refers to healthcare services provided by the Healthier SG GP clinic, such as consultation and investigations (e.g. blood tests).

3 Refers to all other medications which are not defined in the Healthier SG Medication List.

4 Applies to chronic medications defined in a Healthier SG Medication List, which comprises medications which are commonly used at the polyclinics for management of conditions under CDMP. 

Cardholders receive help in these two areas:
 
For selected chronic medications – Receive subsidies of up to 87.5% for selected medication with no dollar cap based on the card status.

For all services (e.g. consultations, investigations) and other medications – receive subsidies of up to $135 per visit and $360 per year.

At every visit, CHAS#/ MG / PG cardholders can choose to either tap on subsidies under the existing CHAS# Chronic Tier, or the new Healthier SG Chronic Tier. Please note that one subsidy tier may be used at each visit. The remaining dollar subsidy limits will be pro-rated accordingly for the next visit if a different subsidy tier is chosen.
 
Patients with higher chronic medication needs and bills which exceed the current CHAS# annual subsidy limits are more likely to benefit.
 
Patients with lower medication needs, may continue to be covered by existing CHAS# subsidies.
 
You may consult with your family doctor to find out if you are suitable to switch to using the selected chronic medications that are eligible for percentage subsidies under the HSG Chronic Tier.
 
Healthier SG benefits and subsidies are available/accessible at your enrolled Healthier SG clinic.

# The CHAS Chronic Tier subsidy framework is available for all CHAS cardholders. The Community Health Assist Scheme (CHAS) enables all Singapore Citizens, including Merdeka Generation (MG) and Pioneer Generation (PG) cardholders, to receive subsidies for medical and/or dental care (Only for CHAS Blue/Orange, MG and PG cardholders) at participating General Practitioner (GP) and dental clinics. To find out more about CHAS, please click here. 


​The Community Health Assist Scheme (CHAS) enables all Singapore Citizens, including Merdeka Generation (MG) and Pioneer Generation (PG) cardholders, to receive subsidies for medical and/or dental care (Only for CHAS Blue/Orange, MG and PG cardholders) at participating General Practitioner (GP) and dental clinics. 

You will need to be a CHAS/ MG/ PG cardholder and also be enrolled with a Healthier SG GP clinic to be eligible for the subsidies under the new Healthier SG Chronic Tier, which will be available from 1st February 2024 onwards.

You or your household members can apply for CHAS at www.chas.sg/apply​.

Healthier SG benefits and subsidies are available/accessible at your enrolled Healthier SG clinic.

Please visit HealthHub to check on your eligibility to enrol for Healthier SG.
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​Healthier SG Chronic Tier subsidies are available at your enrolled Healthier SG GP clinic from 1st February 2024. Please click here​ for details of the Healthier SG Chronic Tier. 

There is no change to the prevailing subsidies at polyclinics.


​Enrolees with any chronic conditions under the Chronic Disease Management Programme (CDMP) and have CHAS/ Merdeka Generation/ Pioneer Generation cards can opt for the Healthier SG Chronic Tier. 

The chronic conditions under CDMP are:
1. Diabetes Mellitus/ Pre-diabetes
2. Hypertension
3. Hyperlipidaemia (Lipid Disorders)
4. Stroke
5. Asthma
6. Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
7. Schizophrenia
8. Major Depression
9. Bipolar Disorder
10. Dementia
11. Osteoarthritis
12. Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
13. Anxiety
14. Parkinson's Disease
15. Chronic Kidney Disease (Nephrosis/Nephritis)
16. Epilepsy
17. Osteoporosis
18. Psoriasis
19. Rheumatoid Arthritis
20. Ischaemic Heart Disease
21. Allergic Rhinitis
22. Gout
23. Chronic Hepatitis B

For more information, please visit MOH | Chronic Disease Management Programme (CDMP)​​


Your enrolled Healthier SG clinic can refer you for specialist care if it is clinically appropriate. Your doctor (or the care team) will discuss with you prior to making any referral for specialist care.

CHAS/Merdeka Generation (MG)/ Pioneer Generation (PG) cardholders can receive subsidised referrals to public SOCs through CHAS clinics, which include their Healthier SG GPs. You will be considered a subsidised patient and will receive care from a team of doctors/dentists. Patients who wish to choose a specific doctor at the SOC will have to pay private rates. ​

For more information on SOC subsidies, please visit the MOH website or check directly with your Healthier SG GP or the public SOC.
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​​From 1st February 2024, Singapore Residents can use MediSave to pay for their CDMP treatment at their enrolled Healthier SG clinic without cash co-payment, up to prevailing withdrawal limits.​​

​Illustration of subsidies under Healthier SG Chronic Tier ​

​A typical chronic visit bill at a GP consists of the following components:

  • ​Consultation
  • Investigations (e.g., blood tests)
  • Medications




A comparison of the benefits between the Healthier SG Chronic Tier and CHAS Chronic Tier​:
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All of us can now apply for CHAS!

​​​​​If you are a Singapore citizen aged 21 and above, simply log in to our online application system using Singpass and submit an application for yourself and your loved ones at home.​​