CHAS Dental Subsidy in Singapore (Updated 2025)
Eligible Singapore Citizens can receive subsidies for selected dental treatments at participating CHAS clinics, including additional benefits for Merdeka and Pioneer Generation.
Quick Benefits
Participating CHAS Clinic
Claims submitted at clinic for eligible treatments.
Support for MG & PG
Claims Assistance
Guidance on documents and claim submission.
Transparent Process
Fee explanation and itemised bills provided.
MOH-Guided Care
Services provided in line with MOH and CHAS guidelines.
1)Who Is Eligible?
CHAS Blue / CHAS Orange — Eligibility based on household income or Annual Value criteria.
Merdeka Generation (MG) — Singapore Citizens born from 1950 to 1959 with additional subsidies.
Pioneer Generation (PG) — Singapore Citizens born in 1949 or earlier with enhanced subsidies.
How to apply / check status: Refer to the official CHAS portal for application and card type information.
2) What’s Typically Subsidised
Preventive & Basic Care
Consultation and X-rays (where applicable)
Scaling & polishing
Fillings / simple extractions
Further Treatment
Root canal treatment (by tooth type/complexity)
Crowns / dentures (where applicable)
Other procedures listed by CHAS
Note: Subsidy applicability and caps depend on procedure type/complexity and card category. Patients pay any remaining balance after subsidy.
3) 2025 Updates
Expanded access for CHAS Orange — Preventive procedures broadened.
Enhanced transparency — Published fee benchmarks for common dental items; clinics to display information clearly.
Governance measures — Additional justification required for charges above benchmarks.
Flexi-MediSave linkage (roll-out per MOH timeline) — For older adults, selected dental items may use Flexi-MediSave up to the published limits.
4) At-a-Glance Table
| Procedure | CHAS Orange | CHAS Blue | Merdeka Generation | Pioneer Generation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Consultation | $13.50 | $20.50 | $25.50 | $30.50 |
| Extraction, Anterior | $19 | $28.50 | $33.50 | $38.50 |
| Extraction, Posterior | $45.50 | $68.50 | $73.50 | $78.50 |
| Filling, Simple | $20 | $30.00 | $35.00 | $40.00 |
| Filling, Complex | $33.50 | $50.00 | $55.00 | $60.00 |
| Removable Denture, Complete (Upper or Lower) | $170.50 | $256.50 | $261.50 | $266.50 |
| Removable Denture, Partial, Simple (Upper or Lower) | $65.50 | $98.00 | $103.00 | $108.00 |
| Removable Denture, Partial, Complex (Upper or Lower) | $140.00 | $210.00 | $215.00 | $220.00 |
| Denture Reline/Repair (Upper or Lower) | $50.00 | $75.00 | $80.00 | $85.00 |
| Permanent Crown | $84.50 | $127.50 | $132.50 | $137.50 |
| Re-cementation | $23.50 | $35.00 | $40.00 | $45.00 |
| Root Canal Treatment (Anterior) | $109.50 | $164.00 | $169.00 | $174.00 |
| Root Canal Treatment (Pre-molar) | $140.00 | $210.00 | $215.00 | $220.00 |
| Root Canal Treatment (Molar) | $170.50 | $256.50 | $261.50 | $266.50 |
| Polishing | $13.50 | $20.50 | $25.50 | $30.50 |
| Scaling | $20 | $30.00 | $35.00 | $40.00 |
| Topical Fluoride | $13.50 | $20.50 | $25.50 | $30.50 |
| X-ray | $7.50 | $11.00 | $16.00 | $21.00 |
5) How Claims Work at Meiplus
Consult & Treatment Plan — Dentist explains options and CHAS applicability.
Itemised Estimate — Fees and potential subsidy shown before treatment.
Treatment & Submission — Clinic submits claim for eligible items.
Final Bill — You pay any balance after approved subsidy; itemised bill provided.
(Side note: Bring your CHAS/MG/PG card and NRIC.)
6) What to Bring
NRIC and CHAS / Merdeka / Pioneer card
Any referral letters, previous X-rays (if available)
Contact details for next-of-kin (where relevant)
7) FAQ
Can CHAS be used with Medisave?
In some cases, CHAS subsidies and Medisave may apply to different aspects of care. We will advise based on procedure type and MOH rules.Are cosmetic procedures subsidised?
CHAS supports selected medically indicated dental treatments. Elective cosmetic procedures are generally not subsidised.How much will I pay?
Your out-of-pocket amount depends on clinic fees, procedure complexity and your card category. An itemised estimate is provided before treatment.Do MG/PG need a separate card?
MG/PG receive their designated cards and enjoy enhanced benefits under CHAS.
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