Revision of CHAS Blue Card Subsidy of $18.50 for GP Visits for Common Illnesses

Mr Fadli Fawzi asked the Coordinating Minister for Social Policies and Minister for Health (a) whether the CHAS Blue subsidy of $18.50 for GP visits for common illnesses will be revised upwards; and (b) if not, why not.

Mr Ong Ye Kung: The Community Health Assist Scheme is reviewed from time to time. Our most recent enhancements extended subsidies for vaccinations against shingles at general practitioners, increased the affordability of commonly-used chronic medications and significantly enhanced subsidies for dental care.

We will continue to monitor the overall affordability of primary care and review the scheme, where necessary.