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CHAS

 

CHAS (The Community Health Assist Scheme) is a scheme by the Ministry of Health (MOH) that enables Singapore Citizens from lower- and middle-income households to receive subsidies for dental care at participating dental clinics near their homes. Singapore Citizens who qualify for CHAS will receive an individual blue or orange Health Assist card.

 

Who is eligible?

 

Singapore Citizens of all ages are eligible for CHAS if they meet the following criteria:

 

  • Household monthly income per person of $1,800 and below; OR

 

For instance, a family of four living at the same address with a total gross household monthly income of $7,200 (household monthly income per person is $7,200 ÷ 4 = $1,800) will qualify for CHAS, provided that they are all Singapore Citizens.

 

  • Annual Value (AV) of residence as reflected on NRIC of $21,000 and below for households with no income.

 

Family members (related by blood, marriage and/or legal adoption) living at the same address, as reflected on their NRICs, will need to apply together on one application form. All the family members’ income will contribute towards the household monthly income per person.

 

Members of the public who are on Public Assistance (PA) scheme do not need to apply as they are already eligible for CHAS.

 

To find out more about CHAS and how you can apply, please visit www.CHAS.sg or download the application form HERE.

 

Pioneer Generation Package

 

CHAS subsidies for the Pioneer Generation (‘PG’) take effects from 1 September 2014. The Pioneer Generation Package is for Singapore Citizens who:

 

  • were aged 16 and above in 1965 (i.e. born on or before 31 December 1949) and
  • obtained citizenship on or before 31 December 1986.

 

The conditions covered for the Pioneer Generation are the same as those for the Blue Health Assist card holders. However, the subsidy rates for Pioneers are higher. Pioneers are required to bring their Pioneer Generation card and NRIC when visiting a CHAS clinic. Every Pioneer will be issued an individual Pioneer Generation card, which is automatically sent to his/her NRIC-registered address by September 2014. The PG card is valid for life.

 

Those who are eligible for the Pioneer Generation Package would have received a notification letter in June 2014. You can check your eligibility online at the Eligibility page. You can also call the Pioneer Generation hotline at 1800-2222-888.

CHAS Subsidies

How much subsidies will i recieve?

 

The colour of the Health Assist card indicates the subsidy tier that you are entitled for, either CHAS Subsidy Blue, Orange or Pioneer Generation tier. As you may need to co-pay for your treatment, please check with your dentist on the fees before you proceed with the treatment.

CHAS Subsidy Tiers

Blue Tier
Blue Health Assist Card

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Eligibility

For those with household monthly income per person of $1,100 and below;

OR

Annual Value (AV)** of residence of $13,000 and below for households with no income

 

Dental Services
(Subsidy by CHAS)

Up to $256.50 per procedure

Orange Tier
Orange Health Assist Card

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Eligibility

For those with household monthly income per person of between $1,100 and $1,800;

OR

Annual Value (AV)** of residence of between $13,000 and $21,000 for households with no income

 

Dental Services
(Subsidy by CHAS)

Up to $170.50 per procedure for selected dental procedures (dentures, crowns, root canal treatment only)

Pioneer Generation Card

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Eligibility

Aged 16 and above in 1965 (i.e. born on or before 31 December 1949) and obtained citizenship on or before 31 December 1986

 

Dental Services
(Subsidy by CHAS)

Up to $266.50 per procedure

Explanatory Notes:

 

** AV is the estimated annual rent of your residence if it is rented out. An AV of up to $21,000 will cover all HDB flats and some lower-value private properties. To check the current AV of one’s property, one will need to log in to myTax Portal with his SingPass > e-Services for Property Tax> View Property Portfolio.

 

CHAS Subsidy Rates:

S/N

1

 

Procedure

Consultation

 

Limts

2 per calender year

Subsidary rates

Blue ($20.50)

Orange ($-)

Pioneer Generation ($30.50)

S/N

2

 

Procedure

Extraction

 

Limts

4 per calender year

Subsidary rates

Anterior

Blue ($28.50)

Orange ($-)

Pioneer Generation ($38.50)

Posterior

Blue ($68.50)

Orange ($-)

Pioneer Generation ($78.50)

S/N

3

 

Procedure

Filling

 

Limts

6 per calender year

Subsidary rates

Amalgam (simple)

Blue ($20.50)

Orange ($-)

Pioneer Generation ($30.50)

Amalgam (complex)

Blue ($43.00)

Orange ($-)

Pioneer Generation ($53.00)

Tooth-coloured (simple)

Blue ($35.00)

Orange ($-)

Pioneer Generation ($45.00)

Tooth-coloured (complex)

Blue ($68.50)

Orange ($-)

Pioneer Generation ($78.50)

S/N

4

 

Procedure

Denture

 

Limts

1 upper & 1 lower per 3 calender years

Subsidary rates

Complete, upper/lower

Blue ($256.50)

Orange ($170.50)

Pioneer Generation ($266.50)

Partial (simple), upper/lower

Blue ($98.00)

Orange ($65.50)

Pioneer Generation ($108.00)

Partial (complex), upper/lower

Blue ($210.00)

Orange ($140.00)

Pioneer Generation ($220.00)

1 upper & 1 lower per calender years

Reline/repair

Blue ($75.00)

Orange ($50.00)

Pioneer Generation ($85.50)

S/N

5

 

Procedure

Crown

 

Limts

4 per calender year

Subsidary rates

Permanent

Blue ($127.50)

Orange ($84.50)

Pioneer Generation ($137.50)

2 per calender year

Re-cementation

Blue ($35.00)

Orange ($-)

Pioneer Generation ($45.00)

S/N

6

 

Procedure

Root canal treatment

 

Limts

2 per calender year

Subsidary rates

Anterior

Blue ($164.00)

Orange ($109.50)

Pioneer Generation ($174.00)

Pre-molar

Blue ($210.00)

Orange ($140.00)

Pioneer Generation ($220.00)

Molar

Blue ($256.50)

Orange ($170.50)

Pioneer Generation ($266.50)

S/N

7

 

Procedure

Incision & drainage (‘I&D’)

 

Limts

1 I&D per visit; 2 per calender year

Subsidary rates

Blue ($20.50)

Orange ($-)

Pioneer Generation ($30.50)

S/N

8

 

Procedure

Polishing

 

Limts

2 per calender year

Subsidary rates

Blue ($20.50)

Orange ($-)

Pioneer Generation ($30.50)

S/N

9

 

Procedure

Scaling

 

Limts

2 per calender year

Subsidary rates

Blue ($30.00)

Orange ($-)

Pioneer Generation ($40.00)

S/N

10

 

Procedure

Topical Fluoride

 

Limts

2 per calender year

Subsidary rates

Blue ($20.50)

Orange ($-)

Pioneer Generation ($30.50)

S/N

11

 

Procedure

X-ray

 

Limts

6 per calender year

Subsidary rates

Blue ($11.00)

Orange ($-)

Pioneer Generation ($21.00)

With CHAS, How can i recieve treatment?

 

You can visit any participating CHAS clinic of your choice. Please call your preferred clinic for details on the range of services available.
To receive subsidies for your treatment, you need to produce your valid Health Assist, Public Assistance or Pioneer Generation card and NRIC upon registration.

For cardholders below 15 years old, you have to present your valid Health Assist card with birth certificate (in lieu of NRIC).

What if i am a public assistance card (PA) cardholder?

 

Singapore Citizens who are on Public Assistance (PA) will receive full subsidies for treatment of conditions covered under CHAS Blue Tier. To receive subsidies at participating CHAS dental clinics, PA cardholders need to produce their PA card and NRIC upon registration.

 

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FAQs

1. Why should I join CHAS? How will I benefit from it?

 

The benefits of joining CHAS:
• You can receive subsidies for selected dental treatment at any GPA Dental clinic.

 

2. How can I apply for the scheme?

 

The forms can be downloaded from HERE.

 

For more information on application procedures, please click HERE.

 

3. What are the likely fees that I have to pay at the participating clinic using my Health Assist or Pioneer Generation card?

 

Patients are expected to co-pay for their treatment under CHAS. Patients are encouraged to check with the dentist on the likely fees that they will be charged as the treatment required may vary according to each patient’s condition. The dentist/clinic would subtract the amount of CHAS subsidy applicable for the visit, and charge the remaining amount to the patient.

 

4. Is there a limit on the number of visits I can make?

 

• Consultation: Up to 2 per calendar year
• Crown: Up to 4 per calendar year
• Denture: Up to 1 upper and 1 lower per 3 calendar years
• Extraction: Up to 4 per calendar year
• Filling: Up to 6 per calendar year
• Incision & Drainage: Up to 1 per visit; 2 per calendar year
• Polishing: Up to 2 per calendar year
• Root canal treatment: Up to 2 per calendar year
• Scaling: Up to 2 per calendar year
• Topical Fluoride: Up to 2 per calendar year
• X-ray: Up to 6 per calendar year

 

5. Who should I contact if I have further queries on CHAS?

 

If you require any further assistance on CHAS, please call the CHAS hotline at 1800-ASK-CHAS (1800-275-2427) between 8.30am and 6.00pm, Monday to Friday (excluding Public Holidays).

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