Me Time!
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slmkhoo\" post_id=\"2122156\" time=\"1699186851\" user_id=\"28674:
Update: Someone somewhere must have heard me say I'm waiting! Just got the SMS invite this morning! But my husband says he hasn't yet (and he's 4 weeks older than me).
No SMS received. On HealthHub, it says \"Pending SMS invite\". It's OK, I'm happy to wait. This month is really busy for me - too many things to do already. I'm just curious why some younger people got invites earlier! -
What’s the benefit of this healthier sg?
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Imp75\" post_id=\"2122241\" time=\"1699334161\" user_id=\"2358:
https://www.healthiersg.gov.sg/about/what-is-healthier-sg/
What’s the benefit of this healthier sg?
It's been all over the news! -
slmkhoo\" post_id=\"2122242\" time=\"1699337551\" user_id=\"28674:
Thanks I did see the news and the website honestly so many words but I can’t simply pinpoint a benefit to it. What is it that I am currently doing that is not in line with healthier sg?
https://www.healthiersg.gov.sg/about/what-is-healthier-sg/
It's been all over the news! -
Healthier SG
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. -
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. -
zac's mum\" post_id=\"2122247\" time=\"1699344534\" user_id=\"53606:[quote=\"zac's mum\" post_id=2122247 time=1699344534 user_id=53606]
consultations at polyclinics are heavily subsidized and hence relatively affordable.
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 GP arent.
Medicine as well.
Hence I prefer to go to the polyclinics. -
Estéema\" post_id=\"2122245\" time=\"1699341277\" user_id=\"66413:
Is there means testing for screenings and vaccinations under the scheme?
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. -
zac's mum\" post_id=\"2122247\" time=\"1699344534\" user_id=\"53606:[quote=\"zac's mum\" post_id=2122247 time=1699344534 user_id=53606]
Indeed, we’ll hv choices for our primary care, once we move away fr Polyclinics. What wld all the PolyClinics’ role be moving fwd?
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]
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. -
starlight1968sg\" post_id=\"2122249\" time=\"1699344919\" user_id=\"14025:
I believe MOH will work out with those under PHS.
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.
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.
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