BASIC HEALTHCARE SUM ADEQUACY FOR SINGAPOREANS AT AGE 65 AND PLANS TO REVIEW QUANTUM

NOTICE PAPER NO. 128

NOTICE OF QUESTION FOR WRITTEN ANSWER

FOR THE SITTING OF PARLIAMENT ON 14 OCTOBER 2025

Name and Constituency of Member of Parliament

Ms Mariam Jaafar

MP for Sembawang GRC

Question No. 385

 To ask the Coordinating Minister for Social Policies and Minister for Health (a) how many Singaporeans have less than the Basic Healthcare Sum at age 65; and (b) whether there are any plans to review the Basic Healthcare Sum.

Answer

1          The Basic Healthcare Sum (BHS) is the maximum amount that a CPF member can accumulate in their MediSave Account. In 2024, 55% of active Singaporean CPF members aged 65 were able to accumulate MediSave monies up to their BHS.

2          The BHS is reviewed annually to ensure it remains adequate for members’ basic healthcare needs from age 65.