Increasing Subsidy Rates under Community Health Assist Scheme for non-Pioneer Generation Seniors above 60 Years of Age

Mr Kwek Hian Chuan Henry asked the Minister for Health whether the Government will consider increasing the subsidy rates under the Community Health Assist Scheme for non-Pioneer Generation seniors above the age of 60 as their levels of retirement adequacy is considerably lower than younger Singaporeans.

Mr Gan Kim Yong: The Community Health Assist Scheme (CHAS) was launched in 2012. The Ministry reviews CHAS regularly to ensure that the scheme continues to meet the objective of providing Singaporeans with access to affordable and quality primary care in the community. For example, in 2014 and 2015, we increased the number of chronic conditions covered under CHAS.

We will continue to review the Scheme regularly and will take into account feedback from the Member.