The Government allows for cash withdrawals under MediSave Care, also known as MediSave Withdrawals for Long-Term Care, out of recognition that long-term care needs vary significantly across individuals. Allowing cash withdrawals will provide patients and their caregivers the flexibility to decide on their desired care arrangements and long-term care services.

Other existing MediSave limits cater to well-defined care episodes and treatments. MediSave is hence intended to directly pay providers for the exact cost of treatment incurred, up to prevailing withdrawal limits.

This information is sourced from MOH