The Merdeka Generation receives special subsidies for common illnesses, chronic conditions and dental procedures under the Community Health Assist Scheme (CHAS).
Existing CHAS blue card holders can be subsidised up to S$18.50 per visit for common illnesses like colds and coughs.
For simple chronic conditions like diabetes and hypertension, Merdeka Generation Chas blue card holders can be subsidised up to S$80 subsidy per visit, capped at S$320 per year.
Merdeka Generation seniors receive a one-time S$100 top-up to their Passion Silver concession cards to support active aging lifestyles, and as well as to be used for travelling on public transport, senior-friendly activities and facilities at Community Centres, and senior citizen concession entry to public swimming pools.
[4] Merdeka Generation seniors receive an additional participation incentive of S$1,500 to join disability insurance scheme CareShield Life, when it becomes available to existing cohorts in 2021.