To make healthcare and dental care more affordable, the local government has provided a series of subsidies for Singaporeans through CHAS, the Merdeka Generation package and Pioneer Generation package.
Depending on the scheme, citizens are entitled to different amounts of subsidies. Read on to learn more about the dental subsidies available.
The Community Health Assist Scheme (CHAS) is a scheme offered by the Ministry of Health (MOH) in an effort to make medical treatment and dental care more affordable for Singapore citizens.
CHAS cardholders can receive a subsidy on their dental bill* according to the respective tiers at participating dental clinics.
*This is subject to a list of services/treatments.
All Singapore Citizens can apply for CHAS. Every household is required to submit an application in order to receive the card.
The amount of subsidies provided will differ depending on the following criteria:
This is determined by dividing the total gross household income per month by the number of family members staying in the household.
The Annual Value (AV) is the approximate amount of rent collected annually if the home is being rented out.
The table below shows the breakdown of the respective tiers:
Citizens with a Merdeka Generation (MG) or Pioneer Generation (PG) card can enjoy CHAS subsidies regardless of their monthly income or annual value (AV) of home.
Additionally, citizens with the Public Assistance (PA) card can present their card to receive the full CHAS subsidies without applying for CHAS.
Here’s how to apply for CHAS cards:
Singaporeans who are 21 years old and above can apply online on behalf of their family members staying in the same household.
The completed form as well as any additional supporting documents can be mailed to Privy Box No. 920231 Singapore 929292.
Once your application has been submitted, you can expect to receive the results within 15 working days. To check the status of your application, you can visit their website.
The Merdeka Generation Package (MGP) is for Singaporeans born between 1950 and 1959.
It seeks to encourage healthy living and provide support and benefits to this group of citizens with their healthcare needs.
If you are a Singapore citizen, you should meet the following criteria in order to be eligible for the MGP:
Alternatively, you can qualify for the MGP if you:
You can log in to MyInfo using SingPass to check your eligibility or view your e-card via the LifeSG app.
You are not required to apply for the MGP. The MG card will automatically be issued to you if you qualify for the package.
The Pioneer Generation (PG) package was introduced to honour our Pioneers for their contribution to early Singapore.
Like the MGP, the PG package is designed to provide healthcare benefits that help seniors manage their medical expenses, including the cost of selected elderly dental care services.
The PG package is eligible for the following:
A notification letter would have been sent to you if you are eligible for the package. You can also check your eligibility via these methods.
You are not required to apply for the PG package. The PG card will automatically be issued to you if you qualify for the package.
These are the CHAS subsidy amounts available for the following treatments that will take effect from 1 October 2025:
*With a 6-month interval between the 2 consultation claims in the calendar year.
Only applicable to initial consultations for new patients or follow-up consultations where the dentist suggests a new treatment plan and conducts a full oral examination.
**Shared across all types of partial removable dentures/extractions/fillings/root canal treatments, respectively.
The amount stated above serves as a guideline only. The final amount payable is dependent on the complexity of the respective procedure.
Scaling and polishing subsidies apply to CHAS Blue, CHAS Orange, MG, and PG cardholders at our Tanjong Pagar, Ubi and Yishun branches. The subsidy amount depends on your CHAS card type, the procedure being done, and the clinic’s charges. Our dental clinic will advise you on the applicable subsidy at the time of your visit. All fees are subject to GST.
You can look out for the CHAS sticker displayed at all participating clinics. You can also find a clinic via their website.
As i.Dental is a participating clinic, you can choose to visit one of our locations that are nearest to you.
To receive the subsidies, simply present your NRIC and CHAS card at the clinic.
If you are a Singaporean aged 14 and below, you will need to present your birth certificate or student card along with the CHAS card.
You can simply present your NRIC and MG card at the dental clinic to receive the subsidies.
You can simply present your NRIC and PG card at the dental clinic to receive the subsidies.
You can check the amount of of subsidies and claim limits you have left for the calendar year online by logging in to MyCHAS via your SingPass.
Alternatively, you can call the CHAS hotline at 1800-275-2427 (1800-ASK-CHAS).
Both the Merdeka Generation and Pioneer Generation packages are designed to support seniors with healthcare costs, including dental treatments.
The difference is that the MG package is for Singaporeans born between 1950 to 1959 whereas the PG package is for those born on and before 1949.
The PA scheme is designed to provide financial assistance to Singaporeans and Permanent Residents with little or no income/family support. Under this scheme, cardholders are entitled to enjoy the full CHAS subsidies.
You are required to produce your NRIC and PA card at participating CHAS clinics for verification purposes.
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