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Number of Singaporeans Helped Under Haze Subsidy Scheme
Speakers: Liang Eng Hwa, Ong Ye Kung
Mr Liang Eng Hwa asked the Coordinating Minister for Social Policies and Minister for Health what is the number of Singaporeans who have been helped under the Haze Subsidy Scheme for haze-related and respiratory conditions this year.
Mr Ong Ye Kung: My response will also answer Written Question No 24 raised by Dr Hamid Razak in today's Order Paper and a similar question raised by Ms Mariam Jaafar for Oral Answer scheduled for a subsequent Sitting. [Please refer to "Breakdown of Haze Subsidy Scheme Uptake at Polyclinics and PHPCs, and Extending Eligibility to Citizens with Chronic Respiratory Conditions", Official Report, 3 November 2026, Vol 96, Issue 40, Written Answers to Questions section; and "Daily Patient Attendance Rates for Haze Conditions at Polyclinics and Public Health Preparedness Clinics", Official Report, 4 November 2026, Vol 96, Issue 41, Written Answers to Questions for Oral Answer not Answered by End of Question Time section.]
If the question has been satisfactorily answered, the Member may wish to withdraw the question for subsequent Sitting.
The Ministry of Health activated the Haze Subsidy Scheme (HSS) on 12 October 2026. From 12 October to 24 October 2026, polyclinics saw over 41,000 visits under HSS, while participating private general practitioner (GP) clinics attended to over 72,000 visits. These figures are preliminary, as all clinics have yet to complete submission of all their claims.
HSS subsidies at private GP clinics are targeted at those with greater need. Today, among Singapore Citizens aged 19 to 64, HSS subsidies at private GP clinics are available to those who hold a Community Health Assist Scheme (CHAS) Blue, CHAS Orange, Medical Fee Exemption Card or Public Assistance Card. Other Singapore Citizens who do not hold these cards may receive HSS subsidies at polyclinics.