As announced in the Singapore Budget 2019, ALL Singapore Citizens can now receive subsidies for chronic conditions (touchwood), regardless of their income. Why is this important, you ask? It’s no secret that Singapore’s population is ageing, and with it comes an increase in healthcare needs. So the enhancements to the Community Health Assist Scheme (CHAS) subsidies is just one of the many ways in which the government is trying to make healthcare more affordable, accessible, and comprehensive for as many Singaporeans as possible. So what’s CHAS all about? And how do you go about applying for a CHAS card? Let’s find out! TL;DR: Community Health Assist Scheme (CHAS) Cards and All CHAS Subsidies Explained Effective 1 November 2019, the CHAS will be enhanced in three ways: Extended to cover ALL Singapore Citizens for chronic conditions, regardless of income Increased subsidies for complex chronic conditions Lower to middle-income Singaporeans who are...