Impact of Healthier SG on MediSave Withdrawal Limits for Chronic Disease Management

Debated in Parliament on 5 Oct 2022.

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Gerald Giam Yean Song asked if the annual MediSave withdrawal limits for chronic disease management would be completely lifted under Healthier SG.
Ong Ye Kung stated that the withdrawal limit remains relevant to ensure adequate healthcare savings through life.
He noted that in 2021, about nine in ten patients using MediSave for chronic disease management did not hit their annual limits.
The Ministry of Health will continue monitoring MediSave use and regularly review withdrawal limits.

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Gerald Giam Yean Song

Mr Gerald Giam Yean Song asked the Minister for Health whether the annual MediSave withdrawal limits for chronic disease management will be completely lifted under Healthier SG.

Ong Ye Kung

The withdrawal limit for MediSave continues to be relevant and will be in place, to ensure adequacy in healthcare savings through life. In 2021, about nine in 10 of all patients who withdrew MediSave under the Chronic Disease Management Programme did not reach their annual limits. The Ministry will continue to monitor MediSave utilisation and review withdrawal limits regularly.

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Impact of Healthier SG on MediSave Withdrawal Limits for Chronic Disease Management

Debated in Parliament on 5 Oct 2022.

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Gerald Giam Yean Song asked if the annual MediSave withdrawal limits for chronic disease management would be completely lifted under Healthier SG.
Ong Ye Kung stated that the withdrawal limit remains relevant to ensure adequate healthcare savings through life.
He noted that in 2021, about nine in ten patients using MediSave for chronic disease management did not hit their annual limits.
The Ministry of Health will continue monitoring MediSave use and regularly review withdrawal limits.

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Gerald Giam Yean Song

Mr Gerald Giam Yean Song asked the Minister for Health whether the annual MediSave withdrawal limits for chronic disease management will be completely lifted under Healthier SG.

Impact of Healthier SG on MediSave Withdrawal Limits for Chronic Disease Management

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Gerald Giam Yean Song

Ong Ye Kung

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Impact of Healthier SG on MediSave Withdrawal Limits for Chronic Disease Management

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Gerald Giam Yean Song

Ong Ye Kung

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