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'' We have comprehensive schemes to take care of every Singaporean’s healthcare needs. But we will do still more for the Pioneer Generation, to honour you, and to make medical care always affordable for you. ''

- PM Lee Hsien Loong at the Pioneer Generation Tribute on 9 February 2014

All Pioneers and Merdeka Generation seniors get:

• Additional subsidies for subsidised treatment and medications at polyclinics and public specialist outpatient clinics
• Special CHAS subsidies
• Additional MediSave top-ups
• Additional subsidies for your MediShield Life premiums
• Additional participation incentive for joining CareShield Life

What’s the difference between the 3 types of CHAS cards?

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'' The Merdeka Generation Package is a gesture of our nation’s gratitude for (the Merdeka Generation’s) contributions and a way to show care of them in their silver years. It will provide them better peace of mind over future healthcare costs, while helping them to stay active and healthy. ''

- DPM Heng Swee Keat during his Budget Statement on 18 February 2019

Seniors can also apply for ElderFund from 2020 to receive monthly cash payouts, if they are severely disabled and need financial help.

If they still have difficulty affording medical bills, MediFund will provide discretionary financial assistance.

'' We want all Singaporeans to have access to affordable, high quality healthcare. No one should be denied medical care because they cannot afford it and that is my commitment to you. ''

- PM Lee Hsien Loong at his National Day Rally on 19 August 2018

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