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The Government will increase the Medisave
top-up for elderly Singaporeans above the age of 81. |
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Under Budget 2008, the Government
has earlier announced that it will provide a one-off top-up to
Medisave Accounts to help older Singaporeans pay for their
medical bills and MediShield premiums. The top-up will benefit
all Singaporeans aged 51 and above. |
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The Medisave top-up will cost the Government
$220 million. |
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Now that the MediShield premium changes to
support the next round of enhanced benefits are known, the Government
has decided to raise the Medisave top-up by an additional $100, from
$450 to $550 for those aged 81 and above. This will bring the total cost
of the Medisave top-up to $226 million. |
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The Medisave top-up by age group is
summarised below. The top-ups will take effect in September 2008, if the
changes to MediShield enhancements are implemented by December 2008. |
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Age |
Medisave Top-Up Amount |
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51 to 60 |
$150 |
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61 to 70 |
$250 |
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71 to 75 |
$350 |
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76 to 80 |
$450 |
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81 and above |
$550 |
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MINISTRY OF HEALTH
17 APRIL 2008 |
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Source:
www.moh.gov.sg Press Release 17
Apr 2008 |
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