Debated in Parliament on 10 Sep 2024.
Assoc Prof Jamus Jerome Lim asked the Minister for Health whether there are any plans to further expand the Flexi-MediSave scheme for outpatient medical treatment for the elderly.
Singaporeans aged 60 and above can tap on Flexi-MediSave for general outpatient medical treatment. This includes outpatient consultations and medications for common acute conditions, such as the common cold, as well as chronic conditions under the Chronic Disease Management Programme (CDMP), including diabetes and hypertension. Flexi-MediSave can also be used on-top of other outpatient withdrawal limits, such as the MediSave500/700 limit for CDMP and approved vaccinations.
Flexi-MediSave was recently reviewed in 2023, where it was expanded to cover home medical and home nursing services provided by selected providers. In 2023, fewer than three in 10 of those eligible to use Flexi-MediSave reached the annual $300 limit.
We will continue to regularly review the Flexi-MediSave scheme to ensure that it remains relevant for the needs of Singaporeans.
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