Enhanced subsidies for selected health screenings
Ministry of Health (MOH) and Health Promotion Board (HPB) have enhanced the Screen for Life (SFL) programme to encourage more Singaporeans to go for the recommended health screenings and have the necessary follow-up.
From 1 September 2017, besides the Pioneer Generation (PG) cardholders, Community Health Assist Scheme (CHAS) cardholders, and all other eligible Singaporeans can also access subsidised screening and one post-screening consultation (as needed) at a low, fixed fee, as long as they are recommended by HPB to go for screening. This will only be available at CHAS GP clinics.
The enhanced SFL subsidies are available for selected screening services and first post-screening consultation at the following rates, for selected age groups at recommended frequencies:
For example, an eligible CHAS cardholder will pay $2, and this will cover the costs of the screening visit which could include screening tests for cardiovascular risk and/or colorectal cancer and/or cervical cancer screening, and the consultation fees for one follow-up visit.
You need not screen again if you have already been diagnosed for any of the conditions above. Instead, please see your doctor regularly to monitor your condition.
^ Women 50 years and above can also enjoy subsidised screening for breast cancer at participating SFL BreastScreen Singapore polyclinics and screening centres.