Finance Minister Heng Swee Keat elaborated more on the extension of CHAS coverage to all Singaporeans during the 3-hour-long budget that we tuned in to and broke it down for you.
As more Singaporeans enter their senior years, healthcare needs will grow. Major changes have been made in healthcare to make it more affordable, accessible, and comprehensive.
CHAS subsidies for GP clinics will be enhanced in three ways:
Extended to cover ALL Singaporeans for chronic conditions, regardless of income Lower to middle-income Singaporeans who are CHAS Orange cardholders will also receive subsidies for common illnesses Increased subsidies for complex chronic conditionsAs Finance Minister Heng Swee Keat said on Monday (Feb 18),
“CHAS makes it possible for more Singaporeans to turn to GP clinics near
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