Me Time!

[zac's mum]

Looks like benefits those with chronic conditions more.


Also, i think the purpose of this initiative is to move the workload from the polyclinics to the heartland GPs for less urgent/chronic conditions. At polyclinics u dont get to choose a fixed doctor, whereas at GP clinics u can make appt with your favourite doctor.

[starlight1968sg]

zac's mum\" post_id=\"2122247\" time=\"1699344534\" user_id=\"53606:[quote=\"zac's mum\" post_id=2122247 time=1699344534 user_id=53606]
Looks like benefits those with chronic conditions more.

Also, i think the purpose of this initiative is to move the workload from the polyclinics to the heartland GPs for less urgent/chronic conditions. At polyclinics u dont get to choose a fixed doctor, whereas at GP clinics u can make appt with your favourite doctor.[/quote]

consultations at polyclinics are heavily subsidized and hence relatively affordable.
consultations at GP arent.
Medicine as well.
Hence I prefer to go to the polyclinics.

[Coolkidsrock2]

Estéema\" post_id=\"2122245\" time=\"1699341277\" user_id=\"66413:

Benefits and Subsidies

1. Fully subsidized 1st Health Plan Consultation.

2. From early 2024, Singapore Citizens on the Community Health Assist Scheme (CHAS) with higher drug needs, can benefit from enhanced subsidies for common chronic medications at their enrolled Healthier SG GP clinic.

3. Receive $20 worth of Healthpoints upon completion of your first fully-subs

4. For SC, fully subsidized nationally-recommended screenings & vaccinations at yr enrolled clinic

5. For CHAS cardholders, enhanced subsidies for a selection of chronic drugs dispensed by private clinics from early 2024

6. From early 2024, no cash co-payment is required when MediSave is used for your Chronic Disease Management Programme (CDMP) bill at the enrolled clinic.

Some new benefits & some enhanced.

Is there means testing for screenings and vaccinations under the scheme?

[Estéema]

zac's mum\" post_id=\"2122247\" time=\"1699344534\" user_id=\"53606:[quote=\"zac's mum\" post_id=2122247 time=1699344534 user_id=53606]
Looks like benefits those with chronic conditions more.

Also, i think the purpose of this initiative is to move the workload from the polyclinics to the heartland GPs for less urgent/chronic conditions. At polyclinics u dont get to choose a fixed doctor, whereas at GP clinics u can make appt with your favourite doctor.[/quote]

Indeed, we’ll hv choices for our primary care, once we move away fr Polyclinics. What wld all the PolyClinics’ role be moving fwd?

This national initiative moves the responsibility to the patient, for a personal choice of primary care. Individuals are expected not to change doctors after appointing a primary doc, apparently for better effectiveness. So, for those who do not hv a family doc, will hv to put some serious thots for a long-term doc for primary care.

I believe MOH will gradually enable all GPs access to their own patient records & vis-versa the hospital will hv all follow-up records of patients.

Hope GPs will ensure their charges are within reason & hopefully not over-medicate their patients.

[Estéema]

starlight1968sg\" post_id=\"2122249\" time=\"1699344919\" user_id=\"14025:

consultations at polyclinics are heavily subsidized and hence relatively affordable.
consultations at GP arent.
Medicine as well.
Hence I prefer to go to the polyclinics.

I believe MOH will work out with those under PHS.

Our family doc hv been part of the PHS & I u’stand they hv access to same medication thro MOH bulk purchase under the SingHealth list of suppliers. I’ve not been overcharged nor over-prescribed medication I do not need. I’ve also not find it difficult to access Specialist for further investigation for any of my serious medical needs.

MIL’s regular medication for her chronic issues are all subsidized & most times, as a Pioneer, she didn’t need to pay or the small costs are deductible thro her MediSave. For the last year or two, I had nvr had a chance to pay for any of her consultation or medication, incl those repeat medication I collect on her behalf. 2 months back, she did her annual flu jab & it was FOC. Will be taking her for the updated Covid vaccination after my family trip.

Though I’m not sure if one prefers the supposedly high-end Raffles or Shenton centres hv diff charges for patients under Healthier SG Programme vs those corporate clients.

[00skyblue00]

So in near future, we cannot go polyclinic for general illness, flu, stomach aches, etc anymore?


GPs chain types charges min 60 or more for consultation, the last I come across, not includ medicines. Polyclinic only 14 includ medicines. most common medicines are subsidised so cost very low.

[sharonkhoo]

zac's mum\" post_id=\"2122247\" time=\"1699344534\" user_id=\"53606:[quote=\"zac's mum\" post_id=2122247 time=1699344534 user_id=53606]
Looks like benefits those with chronic conditions more.

Also, i think the purpose of this initiative is to move the workload from the polyclinics to the heartland GPs for less urgent/chronic conditions. At polyclinics u dont get to choose a fixed doctor, whereas at GP clinics u can make appt with your favourite doctor.[/quote]

I just looked - is it the case that you can't choose a polyclinic? Not that I want to, but the polyclinic didn't show up on the list (definitely closer than some of the private clinics on the list). And I saw that the clinic that usually go to is full! Again, I don't really mind as my \"usually\" is like once a year, and I'm OK to choose another one on the list. I decided that I'll wait till my husband gets his SMS invite and we'll choose the same clinic. Less complicated, I think.

[starlight1968sg]

slmkhoo\" post_id=\"2122256\" time=\"1699348703\" user_id=\"28674:

I just looked - is it the case that you can't choose a polyclinic? Not that I want to, but the polyclinic didn't show up on the list (definitely closer than some of the private clinics on the list). And I saw that the clinic that usually go to is full! Again, I don't really mind as my \"usually\" is like once a year, and I'm OK to choose another one on the list. I decided that I'll wait till my husband gets his SMS invite and we'll choose the same clinic. Less complicated, I think.

slmkhoo
I dont think polyclinics are included and I wonder why.
Yes, there is no hurry to choose your preferred clinic. Once chosen, you may change your choice of clinic only x (i dont rem the number) times.
My hubby and I chose the same clinic too.

[starlight1968sg]

00skyblue00\" post_id=\"2122255\" time=\"1699348689\" user_id=\"143605:

So in near future, we cannot go polyclinic for general illness, flu, stomach aches, etc anymore?

GPs chain types charges min 60 or more for consultation, the last I come across, not includ medicines. Polyclinic only 14 includ medicines. most common medicines are subsidised so cost very low.

We cant simply walk in to polyclinics nowadays. We need to make an appt 1st. The appt system for the next day opens at 10pm the day before.
I find this ridiculous bec I hv to forecast I will be sick then book the appt a day before!
I think this discourages pple from going to polyclinics but as you said, look at the vast difference of fees charged.

[00skyblue00]

starlight1968sg\" post_id=\"2122258\" time=\"1699349431\" user_id=\"14025:

We cant simply walk in to polyclinics nowadays. We need to make an appt 1st. The appt system for the next day opens at 10pm the day before.
I find this ridiculous bec I hv to forecast I will be sick then book the appt a day before!
I think this discourages pple from going to polyclinics but as you said, look at the vast difference of fees charged.

Ikr, by the time you log in within mins, all time slots are no longer available. Wonder if there are kiasu people may just book slots to cancel the next day or didnt turn up? They should allocate some timeslots for same day patients to book.

Read somewhere that now polyclinics allow some time slots for elderly to walk in after feedback from public.