MediSave

5,000 S’porean children receive $10k grant and other benefits under scheme to spur large families

The moves are aimed at easing the costs of raising three children or more.

Pioneer Generation seniors to receive MediSave top-ups of $300 to $1,200 in July

The annual Pioneer Generation MediSave top-ups are provided in addition to the annual GST vouchers for eligible Singaporeans aged 65 and above.

Commentary

Cancer rates are rising among the young. S'pore healthcare system needs to address this

In a young person, cancer is a fundamentally different life event, involving what it means to be a cancer survivor with your life ahead of you.

Over $1.8 million of discounts redeemed to offset MediShield Life premiums

MediShield Life is the national basic health insurance plan which helps to pay for large hospital bills and certain costly outpatient treatments.

New IP riders with lower premiums will make private healthcare more sustainable: Ong Ye Kung

New Integrated Shield Plan (IP) riders launched from April 1 can no longer cover the minimum deductibles set by the ministry, and see the co-payment cap doubled to $6,000. This means policyholders on the new riders will have to pay a larger portion of their bills.

Women welcome MOH move to screen for family cancer history, have insurance cover preventive surgery

Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women in Singapore, with more than 2,000 women diagnosed and more than 400 dying from the disease annually.

AI and genetic screening, flexible use of MediSave to help super-aged S’pore stay healthy

Health Minister Ong Ye Kung brought up three new initiatives to support the changes in healthcare as Singapore readies itself for the future.

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.

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