Using MediSave to Pay for Monthly Renal Dialysis Treatment

29 Mr Murali Pillai asked the Minister for Health whether CPF Board can exercise flexibility on a case-by-case basis for a person who wishes to draw down on his MediSave Account to pay for his spouse’s monthly renal dialysis treatment so long as he makes active monthly MediSave contributions even if his MediSave Account balance may be below what is required for his age.

Mr Ong Ye Kung: Individuals can appeal to tap on their MediSave account to pay for their family member’s monthly renal dialysis treatment if their family member has insufficient MediSave balances, up to prevailing withdrawal limits. MOH assesses these appeals on a case-by-case basis, taking into account the affordability of the bill and expected impact of the withdrawals on the CPF member’s MediSave balances.