Subsidies for Cell, Tissue and Gene Therapy at public healthcare institutions
This page outlines CTGTP subsidies, benefits, and application details. Singapore Citizens can receive up to 75% off, while Permanent Residents get up to 22.5%, based on income levels.
Last updated 26 October 2024
What Cell, Tissue and Gene Therapy Products (CTGTPs) are subsidised today?
Subsidies will be provided for CTGTPs* that have been assessed to be clinically-proven and cost-effective, for specific indications, to eligible subsidised patients.
*Cell, tissue, and gene therapy products are made from human or animal cells or tissues, or man-made genetic material. They are used to diagnose, treat, or prevent different conditions including burns, cancers, and genetic disorders. CTGTPs can contain any of the following and achieves its primary intended action by pharmacological, immunological, physiological, metabolic or physical means:
viable or non-viable human cells or tissues
viable animal cells or tissues
recombinant nucleic acids
What are the benefits?
Singapore Citizens are eligible for up to 75% subsidies, while Permanent Residents are eligible for up to 22.5% subsidies.
Subsidy levels are determined through household means-testing using Monthly Per Capita Household Income (PCHI)1 to account for the overall financial resources of the household to support the household members.
The current subsidy levels for Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents are shown below:
Effective as of 1 Oct 2024
Current CTGTP Subsidy Level | ||
|---|---|---|
Monthly Per Capita Household Income (PCHI) | Singapore Citizen | Permanent Resident |
$0 ≤ PCHI ≤ $3,600 | 75% - capped at $150,000 | 22.5% - capped at $45,000 |
$3,600 < PCHI ≤ $7,000 | 60% - capped at $120,000 | |
$7,000 < PCHI ≤ $11,400 | 45% - capped at $90,000 | |
PCHI > $11,400 | 0%* | 0%* |
*In exceptional deserving cases, subsidies may be extended upon appeal. 1 Monthly 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. | ||
Who is eligible?
Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents who receive any listed CTGTPs and fulfill the listed indications as part of their subsidised treatment at public healthcare institutions are eligible for subsidies for the CTGTP treatment.
How do I apply?
Subsidies will be automatically accorded based on your means-test status.
Should you require further financial assistance, please approach the medical social worker at any subsidised public healthcare institution and they will be able to assist you accordingly.
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