Who is eligible for influenza vaccination subsidies and how much will it cost?
Singapore citizens and Permanent Residents (PRs) are eligible for subsidies if they are recommended for influenza vaccination under the National Childhood Immunisation Schedule (NCIS) and National Adult Immunisation Schedule (NAIS). MediSave can also be used to cover the out-of-pocket expense at both CHAS GP clinics and polyclinics. More information on NCIS and NAIS is available here.
Eligible Healthier SG-enrolled Singapore Citizens (i) aged 65 years old and above and (ii) adults with certain medical conditions, will enjoy special subsidies at their enrolled Healthier SG clinic and receive flu vaccinations at no cost ($0).
For those who are not enrolled with a Healthier SG clinic:
If you are an eligible Singapore citizen aged 65 years and above, the price of flu vaccinations after subsidies at CHAS GP clinics are:
Pioneer Generation: $9
Merdeka Generation: $18
If you are an eligible Singapore citizen aged 18 to 64 years with certain medical conditions, the price of flu vaccinations after subsidies at CHAS GP clinics are:
CHAS Blue/ CHAS Orange: $18
CHAS Green/ Non-CHAS: $35
At polyclinics and MOH-funded long-term care institutions, eligible Singaporeans and PRs may receive up to 75% subsidy, with additional subsidies for Pioneer Generation and Merdeka Generation seniors in the outpatient setting.
Pioneer Generation: Born on 31 Dec 1949 or earlier, and became a citizen on 31 Dec 1986 or earlier
Merdeka Generation: Born between 1 Jan 1950 - 31 Dec 1959, and became a citizen on 31 Dec 1996 or earlier
The co-payment for subsidised vaccinations can be paid via MediSave. Do check with your preferred CHAS GP if they process MediSave claims and your eligibility to use MediSave.
For Singapore citizens aged 6 to 59 months (<5 years old), flu vaccinations are fully subsidised (administered at no cost) at CHAS GP clinics and polyclinics.
For Singapore citizens aged 60 months (5 years old) to 17 years old with certain medical conditions, flu vaccinations are fully subsidised (administered at no cost) at CHAS GP clinics and polyclinics.
Do note that if you do not meet the eligibility criteria for flu vaccination subsidies after being reviewed by your doctor, you will need to pay the charges as indicated by the clinic. Individuals are recommended to confirm the total cost with the clinic before proceeding with the vaccination.