The Ministry of Health (MOH) and the Health Promotion Board (HPB) introduced the Screen for Life (SFL) programme to encourage eligible Singaporeans to go for recommended health screenings and post-screening follow-ups. Besides Pioneer Generation (PG), Merdeka Generation (MG) and Community Health Assist Scheme (CHAS) cardholders, all other eligible Singaporeans are also entitled to subsidised screenings and one follow-up consultation (if needed). The subsidies are only available at CHAS GP clinics.

The fees are fixed at $5 for eligible CHAS (green) cardholders and eligible Singapore Citizens, $2 for eligible CHAS (Blue and Orange) and Merdeka Generation cardholders, and free for eligible Pioneers.

This fee covers the screening test(s) done within the same visit, and the first post-screening consultation, if assessed that a consultation is required. Individuals who undergo their screening test(s) on a separate visit will be charged a separate fixed fee.

For example, an eligible CHAS cardholder will pay $2, and this will cover the cost of the screening visit, which could include screening tests for cardiovascular risk, colorectal cancer and/or cervical cancer screening, and the consultation fees for one follow-up visit, if required.

While Permanent Residents are not eligible for SFL subsidies, they are eligible for HPB’s screening test rate(s)* at CHAS GP clinics. The prevailing doctors’ consultation rates will be charged accordingly by the respective CHAS GP clinics.

^*Please check with your preferred CHAS GP clinic for the rates.

When conditions are detected and treated early, treatment is more effective. Going for regular screenings and follow-ups with your regular GP helps to develop a meaningful patient-doctor relationship, enabling your GP to better manage your condition(s) in the long term. The Screen for Life (SFL) subsidy will help more Singaporeans go for the recommended screenings and receive the necessary follow-up, if any.

Your eligibility depends on:

1. Your age and gender as below:
   • Cardiovascular risk screening - Men and women aged 40 years and above
   • Cervical cancer screening – Women aged 25 years and above
   • Colorectal cancer screening – Men and women aged 50 years and above
2. The date of your last screening:
   • Cardiovascular risk screening – Three years since your last screening
   • Cervical cancer screening – Three years since your last Pap test or five years since your last HPV test
   • Colorectal cancer screening – one year since your last screening
3. Whether you have been diagnosed with chronic diseases or selected cancers (breast, cervical and colorectal).

We strongly encourage you to make an appointment with your preferred CHAS GP clinic. On the appointment date, please present the relevant document, your NRIC, and CHAS/MG/PG card, to qualify for the subsidised rate.

If you would like to check your eligibility for the Screen for Life subsidies, please contact us at 1800 223 1313 or send us an email.

The subsidised rates are only available for screening test done at CHAS GP clinics. If you prefer to attend screenings at polyclinics, your visit will be subsidised according to the existing polyclinic subsidies that you are eligible for. Please check with your preferred polyclinic for more information.

Screening under Screen for Life (SFL) is available at all CHAS GP clinics island wide.

You may wish to visit www.chas.sg to find out where your nearest CHAS GP clinic is located. We strongly recommend making an appointment with your CHAS GP as you may need to prepare for your screening appointment.