REVIEWING CHAS INCOME ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA AND SUBSIDY QUANTUM AMIDST RISING HEALTHCARE AND LIVING COSTS

NOTICE PAPER NO. 1295 
NOTICE OF QUESTION FOR WRITTEN ANSWER 
FOR THE SITTING OF PARLIAMENT ON 10 SEPTEMBER 2026 

Name and Constituency of Member of Parliament 
Ms He Ting Ru  
MP for Sengkang GRC 

Question No. 2074 
To ask the Coordinating Minister for Social Policies and Minister for Health in view of rising healthcare and living costs, whether there are plans for the Ministry to review the Healthier SG Chronic Tier benefits such as through (i) revising the income eligibility criteria for the Community Health Assist Scheme (CHAS) and (ii) increasing the subsidy quantum for CHAS, Merdeka Generation, and Pioneer Generation cardholders. 

Answer 

1       The Healthier SG Chronic Tier was introduced in 2024, while the Community Health Assist Scheme (CHAS) was last reviewed in 2025, with enhancements to dental and vaccination subsidies. 

2       The Ministry of Health reviews the policy parameters of Healthier SG Chronic Tier and CHAS from time to time. We will continue to monitor the overall affordability of primary care and review the schemes, where necessary.