CHAS BLUE GP SUBSIDY

NOTICE PAPER NO. 974

NOTICE OF QUESTION FOR ORAL ANSWER

FOR THE SITTING OF PARLIAMENT ON 04 AUGUST 2026

Name and Constituency of Member of Parliament

Mr Fadli Fawzi

MP for Aljunied GRC

Question No. 2443

To ask the Coordinating Minister for Social Policies and Minister for Health (a) whether the CHAS Blue subsidy of $18.50 for GP visits for common illnesses will be revised upwards; and (b) if not, why not.

Answer

1             The CHAS scheme is reviewed from time to time. Our most recent enhancements extended subsidies for vaccinations against shingles at GPs, increased the affordability of commonly-used chronic medications and significantly enhanced subsidies for dental care. 

2             We will continue to monitor the overall affordability of primary care and review the scheme, where necessary.