ENROLLING PERSONS BELOW 40 WITH MULTIPLE CHRONIC HEALTH CONDITIONS IN HEALTHIER SG PROGRAMME

NOTICE PAPER NO. 226

NOTICE OF QUESTION FOR WRITTEN ANSWER

FOR THE SITTING OF PARLIAMENT ON 04 NOVEMBER 2025

Name and Constituency of Member of Parliament

Mr Zhulkarnain Abdul Rahim

MP for Chua Chu Kang GRC

Question No. 559

To ask the Coordinating Minister for Social Policies and Minister for Health (a) whether the Ministry will consider allowing younger Singaporeans below the age of 40 who suffer from multiple chronic health conditions to enrol in HealthierSG; and (b) if not, whether the Ministry will explore a mechanism for such exceptional cases to receive similar integrated care support, given the long-term benefits of early intervention and holistic management for chronic diseases.

Answer

1            While the Healthier SG enrolment programme is focused on residents aged 40 and above, as older age groups are more susceptible to co-morbidities and chronic illnesses, those under 40 and with chronic diseases are cared for through regular follow-ups with their primary care providers. These younger Singaporeans can tap on CHAS subsidies and Medisave use for the treatment of chronic conditions under the Chronic Disease Management Programme.