Revision of CHAS Blue Card Subsidy of $18.50 for GP Visits for Common Illnesses

Mr Fadli Fawzi asked the Coordinating Minister for Social Policies and Minister for Health (a) whether the CHAS Blue subsidy of $18.50 for GP visits for common illnesses will be revised upwards; and (b) if not, why not.

The Community Health Assist Scheme is reviewed from time to time. Our most recent enhancements extended subsidies for vaccinations against shingles at general practitioners, increased the affordability of commonly-used chronic medications and significantly enhanced subsidies for dental care.

We will continue to monitor the overall affordability of primary care and review the scheme, where necessary.