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MediSave

Forum: Emergency department treatment not MediSave-claimable to ensure efficient services

Forum: Harmonise MediSave usage rules for chronic illness treatment

CPF Basic Healthcare Sum to rise to $79,000 for those under 65 from Jan 1

The salary ceiling for CPF contributions is rising from $6,000 to $8,000 by Jan 1, 2026.
The salary ceiling for CPF contributions is rising from $6,000 to $8,000 by Jan 1, 2026.

Second cell, tissue and gene therapy product for aggressive blood cancer now subsidised in Singapore

The use of axicabtagene ciloleucel (Yescarta) to treat a specific type of aggressive lymphoma is now supported with subsidies from the Ministry of Health.
The use of axicabtagene ciloleucel (Yescarta) to treat a specific type of aggressive lymphoma is now supported with subsidies from the Ministry of Health.

Eligible S’poreans to get up to $850 in GSTV cash, up to $450 in MediSave top-ups in August

Eligible recipients will automatically receive their payments via PayNow from Aug 6 if they have previously linked their NRIC to PayNow via their bank.
Eligible recipients will automatically receive their payments via PayNow from Aug 6 if they have previously linked their NRIC to PayNow via their bank.

300,000 S’poreans from Pioneer Generation to receive up to $1,200 in MediSave top-ups in July

The top-ups will be given on top of the annual GST vouchers for Singaporeans aged 65 and above.
The top-ups will be given on top of the annual GST vouchers for Singaporeans aged 65 and above.

CPF members to continue earning extra interest in Q2 2025

The move is part of the Government’s efforts to boost the retirement savings for CPF members.
The move is part of the Government’s efforts to boost the retirement savings for CPF members.

Increased subsidies will benefit more Singaporeans amid rising medical costs: Ong Ye Kung

Healthcare capacity will also be expanded to meet rising demand, even as the Government invests in preventative health efforts for the population.
Healthcare capacity will also be expanded to meet rising demand, even as the Government invests in preventative health efforts for the population.

More help for seniors, including those living in private property

Under this scheme, the government subsidises a range of fittings to make homes safe places for seniors aged 65 years and older.
Under this scheme, the government subsidises a range of fittings to make homes safe places for seniors aged 65 years and older.

Subsidies allowed for shingles vaccine from September

From September 2025, eligible Singaporeans and Permanent Residents can enjoy means-tested subsidies of up to 75 per cent at CHAS GP clinics, polyclinics and MOHfunded long-term care institutions.
From September 2025, eligible Singaporeans and Permanent Residents can enjoy means-tested subsidies of up to 75 per cent at CHAS GP clinics, polyclinics and MOHfunded long-term care institutions.

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