What is MediSave Care (also known as MediSave Withdrawals for Long-Term Care)?
MediSave Care is a long-term care scheme which was launched on 1 October 2020. Under MediSave Care, Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents aged 30 and above with severe disabilities will be able to make monthly cash withdrawals from their own and/or their spouse’s MediSave for their long-term care needs.
After setting aside a minimum amount to ensure adequacy for other medical expenses, Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents with severe disabilities will be able to withdraw up to a total of $200/month from their own and/or their spouse’s MediSave. The table below shows the MediSave balances and corresponding monthly withdrawal quanta.
Table: MediSave Balances and corresponding Monthly MediSave Withdrawal Quantum for Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents aged 30 and above with severe disabilities.1
MediSave Balance | Monthly Withdrawal Quantum |
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$20,000 and above | $200 |
$15,000 and above | $150 |
$10,000 and above | $100 |
$5,000 and above | $50 |
Below $5,000 | Nil |
1Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents with severe disabilities can withdraw from their spouse's MediSave Account, if they have insufficient MediSave balances, and their spouse has MediSave balances of $5,000 or more. Withdrawals from their spouse's MediSave will also be subject to the same MediSave balance thresholds. The total withdrawal from their own and/or spouse's MediSave is capped at $200/month.
For more FAQs on MediSave Care, please visit the CareShield Life website.
This information is sourced from CPF
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