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What is the benefit of green Chas card?

What is the benefit of green Chas card?

With a new CHAS green tier, CHAS will be extended to cover all Singaporeans for chronic conditions, regardless of income. Subsidies for complex chronic conditions will be increased. CHAS Orange cardholders will receive subsidies for common illnesses.

What is Chas subsidy?

The Community Health Assist Scheme (CHAS) enables all Singapore Citizens, including and Merdeka Generation (MG) and Pioneer Generation (PG) cardholders, to receive subsidies for medical and/or dental care at participating General Practitioner (GP) and dental clinics.

Is everyone eligible for Chas?

All Singapore Citizens are eligible for CHAS. Lower- to middle-income households receive higher healthcare subsidies. Please note that you and your Family Members will be assessed for eligibility for CHAS and higher healthcare subsidies based on income and other personal information available in government databases.

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When was Chas implemented?

2000
The Community Health Assist Scheme (CHAS) was started in 2000 by the Ministry of Health (MOH). Back then, the scheme was created to provide needy elderly and/or disabled Singaporeans with better access to primary healthcare by bringing affordable services closer to them.

Is Chas card useful?

CHAS cards can be used to see the doctor or dentist at participating GPs and dental clinics. You get a subsidy for each visit (see table below). You can also use the CHAS card if you get referred to specialist outpatient clinics at public hospitals or the National Dental Centre. Similarly, you get a subsidy per visit.

Is Chas only for Singaporeans?

^^ The AV of your home is the estimated annual rent if it is rented out. It is assessed by IRAS. While every Singapore Citizen is eligible for CHAS, the enrolment onto CHAS is still on an application basis. To enjoy subsidies under CHAS, households are required to submit an application.

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What Chas card covers?

CHAS cardholders enjoy subsidised medical and dental care at participating GPs and dental clinics. It covers common illnesses (e.g. cold and fever), selected chronic conditions (e.g. diabetes and high blood pressure), and selected dental services and recommended health screenings .

Can hospitals use Chas cards?

CHAS cards can be used to see the doctor or dentist at participating GPs and dental clinics. You can also use the CHAS card if you get referred to specialist outpatient clinics at public hospitals or the National Dental Centre. Similarly, you get a subsidy per visit.

Can I use Chas card in hospital?

If you have been assessed to require specialist care and hold a CHAS Blue, CHAS Orange, MG and PG card, your CHAS GP and dentist can make a referral for you to visit a public hospital Specialist Outpatient Clinic (SOC) or public dental National Specialty Centre (NSC).

How can you tell if someone has Chas?

You can also call the CHAS hotline at 1800-275-2427 (1800-ASK-CHAS) to check on your application status or if you need assistance in applying for CHAS.

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What is Chas condition?

The Community Health Assist Scheme (CHAS) enables all Singapore Citizens, including Pioneer Generation (PG) and Merdeka Generation (MG) cardholders, to receive subsidies for medical and/or dental care at participating General Practitioner (GP) and dental clinics.

What is the difference between Chas card and Merdeka card?

What is the difference between the Pioneer/Merdeka Generation card and the CHAS card? CHAS provides subsidies for visits at participating GP and dental clinics. All Singapore Citizens who apply will receive CHAS cards, with subsidies tiered according to household monthly income per person or annual value of the home.

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