Reviewing MediSave Withdrawal Limits and Government Co-funding Schemes for Assisted Conception at Private Centres

Ms Diana Pang Li Yen asked the Coordinating Minister for Social Policies and Minister for Health (a) whether the Ministry has studied if current MediSave withdrawal limits for assisted conception remain sufficient for timely treatment at accredited private centres, given that Government co-funding is offered only at public facilities; and (b) whether the Government co-funding scheme for Assisted Conception Procedures at public hospitals will be reviewed given rising costs and the time-sensitive nature of such treatments.

Mr Ong Ye Kung: The MediSave withdrawal limits for Assisted Conception Procedures (ACPs) are sized considering the cost of treatment at public Assisted Reproduction centres, after co-funding.

The Ministry of Health is reviewing the Government co-funding scheme and MediSave withdrawal limits for ACPs as part of the Marriage and Parenthood Reset Workgroup led by the Prime Minister's Office. More details will be shared when ready.