can now receive subsidies for chronic conditions

All of us can now apply for CHAS!

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The following subsidies are available at CHAS clinics:

1 Capped at 24 visits for common illnesses per patient per calendar year, across all CHAS clinics.2 “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).3 This refers to the cost of screening test(s) and first post-screening consultation. Screening tests under the programme include cardiovascular disease, cervical cancer and colorectal cancer screening. You may check your eligibility status via this QR code:4 For more information on vaccinations, please visit www.healthhub.sg/vaccinate. Subsidies are applicable to certain vaccine brands.

CHAS Criteria

Household monthly income per person (for households with income)

Above $2,000

Above $21,000

$1,201 − $2,000 $1,200 and below

$13,001 − $21,000 $13,000 and belowAnnual Value of home (for households with no income)

Common Illnesses1

Selected Dental Services

Nationally-recommended Vaccinations4

Childhood Developmental Screening

Selected Chronic Conditions

Simple2

Complex2

Not applicable Up to $10 subsidy per visit Up to $18.50 subsidy per visit Up to $23.50 subsidy per visit Up to $28.50 subsidy per visit

Not applicable

Not applicable Not applicable

Recommended Health Screening under Screen for Life3

A fixed fee of $5 for eligible Singaporeans

A fixed fee of $2 for eligibleseniors

Free for eligible seniors

Up to $50 to $170.50 subsidy per procedure (denture, crown,

root canal treatment only)

A fixed fee of $2 for eligibleSingaporeans

A fixed fee of $2 for eligibleSingaporeans

Up to $11 to $256.50 subsidy per procedure

(dependent on procedure)





All Merdeka Generation seniors receive CHAS

benefits, regardless ofincome or AV of home

Up to $28 subsidy per visit, capped at $112 per year










All Pioneers receive CHAS benefits, regardless of income or AV of home

CHAS Subsidies With the enhancements to CHAS, all Singapore Citizenscan now receive subsidies for chronic conditions

at participating GP clinics.

Information is correct as at Jan 2021

Singapore Citizens who meet the criteria for vaccination under the National Childhood Immunisation Schedule (NCIS) andNational Adult Immunisation Schedule (NAIS) are eligible for subsidies for nationally-recommended vaccinations

All Singaporean children (from ages 0 to 6 years old) who attend Childhood Developmental Screeningaccording to the recommended touchpoints under local guidelines will be eligible for subsidies

Not applicable Not applicable

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For more information, call

1800-275-2427 (1800-ASK-CHAS)

or visit www.chas.sgby scanning the QR code below

(Total householdincome/mth)

$8,000/mth

4 persons

CHAS, Merdeka Generation and Pioneer Generation cardholders can enjoy subsidies at CHAS clinics by showing their CHAS card, Merdeka Generation card or Pioneer Generation card with their NRIC during visit.

Cardholders below 15 years old will need to present their CHAS card and birth certificate/student ID.

About CHASThe Community Health Assist Scheme (CHAS) enables Singapore Citizens to receive healthcare subsidies for medical and dental care at participating General Practitioner (GP) and dental clinics near their home.

CHAS clinics can be easily identified by the CHAS sticker displayed.

CHAS CriteriaAll Singapore Citizens are eligible for CHAS. Benefits will be tiered according to:

• Household monthly income per person (for households with income); or

• Annual Value (AV)1 of home (for households with no income).

How to Apply?Visit www.chas.sg and submit an online application for your household. Alternatively, you can pick up a CHAS application form at any Community Centre or Club (CC), Community Development Council (CDC), Public Hospital or Polyclinic.

Only one application per household is needed. Eligible family members in your household will receive a CHAS card.

# Not applicable for + Only claimable at selected clinics. Please call the CHAS hotline 1800-275-2427 (1800-ASK-CHAS) for more information.^ Not applicable for

1 The AV of your home is the estimated annual rent if it is rented out. It is assessed by IRAS.

How is household monthly income per person calculated?Total gross household monthly income* divided by total number of family members living together**.

* Gross monthly income refers to basic income, overtime pay, allowances, cash awards, commissions & bonuses.

** Only family members who share the same NRIC address andare related by blood, marriage or legal adoption are includedin this calculation.

For example:

$2,000per month

CHAS CoverageChronic Conditions• Anxiety+

• Asthma• Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia• Bipolar Disorder+

• Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease• Dementia• Diabetes (including Pre-Diabetes)• Epilepsy• Hypertension (High blood pressure)• Ischaemic Heart Disease• Lipid Disorders (e.g. High cholesterol)• Major Depression+

• Nephritis/Nephrosis• Osteoarthritis• Osteoporosis• Parkinson’s Disease• Psoriasis• Rheumatoid Arthritis• Schizophrenia+

• Stroke

Common Illnesses#

• Abdominal pain• Cough, cold, flu• Diarrhoea• Fever• Headache• Skin infection and rashes• Sore eyes• Urinary tract infection

(List is not exhaustive)

Dental Services#

• Extraction^

• Filling^

• Removable Denture• Denture Reline/Repair• Permanent Crown• Re-cementation^

• Root Canal Treatment• Polishing^

• Scaling^

• Topical fluoride^

• X-Ray^

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