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Can I use CHAS card in hospital?

Can I use CHAS card in hospital?

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.

Can I use CHAS card at Polyclinic?

Can I use the CHAS card at the polyclinic? All Singaporeans already receive heavy Government subsidies at the polyclinics. As such, CHAS subsidies are not applicable at the polyclinics, and are intended only for private GP and dental clinics.

Can MediSave be used at CHAS clinics?

For patients with chronic conditions, CHAS complements the Chronic Disease Management Programme (CDMP), which allows for MediSave to be used for outpatient treatment (for the same set of chronic conditions) covered under CHAS.

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 .

What does Chas stand for in medical category?

CHAS stands for Community Health Assist Scheme . 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 . 2.

Where can I get dental care with Chas card?

Besides subsidies for care at CHAS clinics, CHAS, MG and PG cardholders enjoy subsidised referrals to public Specialist Outpatient Clinics (SOCs), as well as subsidised referrals to the National Dental Centre Singapore and National University Centre for Oral Health Singapore*, if required.

Is the Health Assist card the same as the Chas card?

The branding of the CHAS card has been revised from “Health Assist” to “CHAS”. Existing “Health Assist” cardholders should continue to use the card till the end of the validity period that is indicated on card.

Where can I get a Chas card in Singapore?

The Community Health Assist Scheme (CHAS) enables Singapore Citizens from lower- and middle-income households to receive subsidies for medical and dental care at participating General Practitioners (GPs) and dental clinics near their home. The branding of the CHAS card has been revised from “Health Assist” to “CHAS”.