Singapore increases healthcare subsidies for 1.1 million residents from Oct 1, 2024, raising income threshold to $800 and extending benefits to higher-income households.

Starting October 1, 2024, Singapore will increase healthcare subsidies for 1.1 million residents by raising the monthly per capita household income threshold for subsidies by $100 to $800. This change will extend benefits to higher-income households and apply to services like MediShield Life premiums and community care. Notably, subsidies for community hospitals will rise to at least 50%, matching those of acute hospitals, to encourage patient care in community settings.

September 30, 2024
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