Committee of Supply debate, Ministry of Health, 5 March 2024
Currently, Pioneer Generation, Merdeka Generation and Public Assistance cardholders receive special subsidies under CHAS.
I would like to propose adding persons with disabilities or special needs as another group of Singaporeans to receive special subsidies under CHAS. They should also receive additional MediSave top-ups and more subsidies for intermediate and long-term care.
All this will help persons with disabilities or special needs — and their families — to defray their medical expenses, which are likely to be larger over their lifetimes.
I would also like to suggest that MOH track the number of individuals under CHAS who are persons with disabilities or special needs, so as to better understand the healthcare expenses and needs of this group of Singaporeans.
