Enrolling Persons below 40 with Multiple Chronic Health Conditions in Healthier SG Programme

31 Mr Zhulkarnain Abdul Rahim asked the Coordinating Minister for Social Policies and Minister for Health (a) whether the Ministry will consider allowing younger Singaporeans below the age of 40 who suffer from multiple chronic health conditions to enrol in Healthier SG; and (b) if not, whether the Ministry will explore a mechanism for such exceptional cases to receive similar integrated care support, given the long-term benefits of early intervention and holistic management for chronic diseases.

Mr Ong Ye Kung: While the Healthier SG enrolment programme is focused on residents aged 40 and above, as older age groups are more susceptible to co-morbidities and chronic illnesses, those under 40 and with chronic diseases are cared for through regular follow-ups with their primary care providers. These younger Singaporeans can tap on Community Health Assist Scheme subsidies and MediSave use for the treatment of chronic conditions, under the Chronic Disease Management Programme.