Rationale for Age Restriction on Redeeming MediShield Life Premium Discounts Earned Through Healthy 365 App

21 Mr Leong Mun Wai asked the Minister for Health what is the rationale for excluding policyholders aged below 40 from qualifying to redeem MediShield Life premium discounts using Healthpoints that are earned through the Healthy 365 app.

Mr Ong Ye Kung: This is a pilot project to encourage individuals to lead healthier lifestyles by allowing them to redeem their Healthpoints for discounts on their premiums.

This pilot is targeted at individuals aged 40 and above because it is in support of Healthier SG, which targets the same age group. By focusing on this age group, we are also more likely to see clearer correlation between healthy lifestyles and good health and provide the evidence to consider if it can be a permanent feature of MediShield Life.