CHAS Dental Subsidies

The Pioneer Generation Package is a scheme designed to assist Singaporeans, born on or before 31 December 1949, with lifelong healthcare and dental care costs. At AllSmiles Dental Care, patients with Pioneer Generation status can take advantage of subsidies ranging from $21 to $266.50 for certain dental procedures.

Likewise, the Merdeka Generation Package offers support to Singaporeans born between 1950 and 1959 to help reduce healthcare and dental care expenses. Patients recognized as part of the Merdeka Generation can benefit from subsidies ranging from $16 to $261.50 for selected dental treatments at AllSmiles Dental Care.

Wondering if you're eligible for the CHAS card and how it can benefit you? The Community Health Assist Scheme (CHAS) card is designed to provide subsidies for healthcare and dental care services. Let's break down the eligibility criteria and benefits according to the different CHAS card tiers:

CHAS Blue and Orange Cards

These cards are meant for lower- to middle-income households, providing higher subsidies for dental treatments like scaling and polishing, fillings, extractions, and dentures. To qualify, your Household Monthly Income per Person should be $1,200 and below (Blue) or between $1,201 and $2,000 (Orange). Alternatively, the Annual Value (AV) of your home must be $13,000 and below (Blue) or between $13,001 and $21,000 (Orange).

CHAS Green Card

The Green tier is for those with a Household Monthly Income per Person above $2,000 or an Annual Value (AV) of Home above $21,000. This category offers moderate subsidies.

Merdeka Generation

If you were born between 1950 and 1959, you're part of the Merdeka Generation and eligible for additional healthcare and dental subsidies. These benefits translate to more affordable dental care.

Pioneer Generation

For those born on or before 1949 and who became citizens before 1987, the Pioneer Generation package provides even higher subsidies for dental treatments at participating CHAS dental clinics.

The CHAS (Community Health Assist Scheme) card in Singapore does not cover all dental needs, but it does provide subsidies for a range of common dental procedures. The goal of the scheme is to make healthcare, including dental care, more accessible and affordable for Singaporeans, particularly those from lower- to middle-income households.

Here's a general overview of what may be covered:

1. Preventive Services: This might include procedures like scaling and polishing to prevent dental issues.

2. Basic Dental Treatments: Common treatments such as fillings, extractions, and dentures may be covered.

3. Selected Dental Procedures: Depending on the CHAS card tier (Blue or Orange), subsidies for specific dental treatments may be provided.

However, it's essential to note that not all dental treatments and procedures will be covered by the CHAS card. More complex and elective treatments, such as cosmetic dentistry, orthodontic care, dental implants, or specialized surgeries, are typically not included in the subsidy scheme.

If you have a CHAS card and are planning to undergo dental treatment, it's advisable to consult with a CHAS accredited dental clinic like AllSmiles Dental Care to understand what specific treatments are covered under your card tier and what the corresponding subsidies might be. This can help ensure that you make the most of the benefits available to you.

New and existing CHAS cardholders aged 15 and above can automatically access the digital CHAS card in the 'My Cards' section of the Singpass app.