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Ministry of Health
Parliamentary QA

Use Of MediSave For Grandparents and Siblings On Long-Term Visit Pass

4 July 2023

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NOTICE PAPER NO. 1992
NOTICE OF QUESTION FOR ORAL ANSWER
FOR THE SITTING OF PARLIAMENT ON 3 JULY 2023


Name and Constituency of Member of Parliament
Ms Mariam Jaafar
MP for Sembawang GRC


Question No. 4725 


To ask the Minister for Health whether the use of MediSave for family members can be extended to grandparents and siblings who are on Long-Term Visit Pass.


Answer


1         Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents can already use their MediSave to pay for medical expenses of immediate family members on Long Term Visit Pass (LTVP), such as their parents, spouses, and children. However, to prevent premature depletion of Singaporeans’ MediSave, MediSave cannot be used for other LTVP family members such as siblings and grandparents. 

2         LTVP patients who face financial difficulties with their healthcare bills may also approach medical social workers for assistance. The Ministry of Health will also assess appeals on a case-by-case basis.