Subsidies for Drugs on the Medication Assistance Fund (MAF) List at Public Healthcare Institutions

The Ministry of Health provides subsidies for high-cost drugs that are clinically-proven and cost-effective at Public Healthcare Institutions to ensure that patients have access to more affordable care.

20 Nov 2023

Medication Assistance Fund (MAF) Subsidy Framework

The Medication Assistance Fund (MAF) provides subsidies for high-cost drugs that are clinically-proven and cost-effective, for specific indications, to eligible subsidised patients.

The current subsidy framework for drugs on the MAF list is as shown below.

Revised MAF Drug Subsidy Levels

Monthly Per Capita Household Income (PCHI)¹

SCs

PRs

$0 ≤ PCHI ≤ $2,000

75%

20%

$2,000 < PCHI ≤ $3,300

50%

$3,300 < PCHI ≤ $6,500

40%

PCHI > $6,500

0%*

0%*

*In exceptional deserving cases, MAF may be extended upon appeal.

1Monthly PCHI is computed as the total gross household monthly income divided by the total number of family members living together in the household. Gross monthly household income includes basic employment income, trade/self-employed income, overtime pay, allowances, cash awards, commissions, and bonuses.