Singapore Healthier SG Guide 2026: Eligibility, Benefits, Healthpoints & Screening
Complete 2026 Singapore Healthier SG guide covering eligibility, enrolment, Health Plan consultations, current Healthpoints rewards, screening and vaccination subsidies, chronic-care benefits and clinic changes.
Statutory Overview & Healthcare System
Healthier SG is a Ministry of Health national initiative focused on preventive care and long-term relationships between residents and family doctors. Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents aged 40 and above can enrol, choose a participating Healthier SG clinic or polyclinic and develop a personalised Health Plan with their doctor. The first Health Plan consultation and subsequent annual Health Plan check-ins are fully subsidised. However, the programme's other benefits are not universally free for every resident: Healthier SG special subsidies for screening tests and vaccinations apply to eligible Singapore Citizens, while Permanent Residents can receive the applicable nationally recommended vaccination subsidies under the separate national framework. The current 2026 Healthpoints position is also different from the programme's original 3,000-point onboarding reward. The current Healthier SG benefits page provides $20 worth of Healthpoints after the first Health Plan consultation, while MOH announced a new one-off 1,500 Healthpoints benefit worth $10 for eligible annual check-ins from 1 July 2026 to 31 December 2029. Healthpoints are credited through the Healthy 365 app, not as cash paid directly to the patient. Healthier SG is voluntary and is designed to complement, rather than replace, ordinary medical treatment for acute illnesses or specialist care.
What is Healthier SG?
Healthier SG is Singapore's national preventive-health initiative led by MOH. It shifts part of healthcare toward prevention by encouraging residents to build a long-term relationship with a family doctor, establish a personalised Health Plan and act on screening, vaccination, exercise, diet and other health goals before health problems become more serious. The programme is not a general medical insurance scheme and does not mean all healthcare at the chosen clinic becomes free. The fully subsidised benefits are specifically the first Health Plan consultation and subsequent annual Health Plan check-ins, while screening, vaccination, chronic-care and other services follow their own eligibility and subsidy rules.
Who is eligible to enrol in Healthier SG in 2026?
Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents aged 40 and above can enrol in Healthier SG. MOH's current enrolment guidance allows eligible residents to enrol through the HealthHub app, with assisted enrolment also available through caregivers and Healthier SG enrolment stations. The programme is voluntary; residents are not automatically enrolled merely because they reach age 40. MOH continues to invite eligible residents to enrol and choose a participating Healthier SG clinic or polyclinic.
| Resident status | Age | Healthier SG enrolment | Important benefit distinction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Singapore Citizen | 40+ | Eligible | Eligible for Healthier SG benefits and special Healthier SG screening and vaccination subsidies when applicable. |
| Permanent Resident | 40+ | Eligible | Eligible for Healthier SG enrolment and Health Plan benefits, but Healthier SG special screening and vaccination subsidies are not identical to those available to Singapore Citizens. |
| Foreigner who is not a PR | Any age | Not eligible for ordinary Healthier SG enrolment | Healthier SG is not the standard national preventive-care enrolment route for non-PR foreigners. |
How to enrol with a Healthier SG doctor
Eligible residents can enrol through the HealthHub app after receiving the MOH invitation, choose a preferred Healthier SG clinic from the participating-clinic list and book the first Health Plan consultation. Assisted routes are available for people who need help, including caregiver-assisted enrolment and Healthier SG enrolment stations. The first consultation is fully subsidised and is used to create the resident's personalised Health Plan.
What is included in the Health Plan?
The Health Plan is a personalised record of the discussion between the resident and Healthier SG doctor. It can include health goals, diet and exercise recommendations, recommended Healthier SG screening tests and vaccinations, and follow-up actions for managing chronic conditions. The plan is designed to be updated as the resident progresses. A change of Healthier SG clinic does not erase the Health Plan; the Healthier SG website states that the Health Plan continues to be updated even if an enrollee transfers to another Healthier SG clinic.
Healthier SG Health Plan consultation and annual check-in fees
The first Health Plan consultation is fully subsidised. Subsequent annual Health Plan check-ins are also fully subsidised when carried out as Health Plan check-ins with the enrolled Healthier SG doctor. This does not mean that every service performed during the same clinic visit is free. MOH and the Healthier SG programme state that services outside the scope of Healthier SG are charged at prevailing fees.
| Service | 2026 Healthier SG treatment | Important limitation |
|---|---|---|
| First Health Plan consultation | Fully subsidised | The subsidy is for the Health Plan consultation; unrelated services can still incur charges. |
| Annual Health Plan check-in | Fully subsidised | The check-in is subsidised; other services outside Healthier SG can carry prevailing fees. |
| Ordinary acute consultation | Not automatically free | A visit for an unrelated acute problem is not transformed into a free visit merely because the patient is enrolled. |
| Additional tests or treatment outside Healthier SG | Prevailing fees may apply | Do not assume every investigation, medication or procedure is included in the Health Plan subsidy. |
Healthier SG Healthpoints in 2026
The Healthpoints rules have changed over time, so older pages can show figures that no longer describe the current 2026 programme. The current Healthier SG benefits information states that enrollees receive $20 worth of Healthpoints after completing the first Health Plan consultation. Separately, MOH announced on 30 June 2026 a one-time 1,500 Healthpoints benefit worth $10 for qualifying annual Health Plan check-ins. To receive the new $10 benefit, the enrollee must complete an in-person annual Health Plan check-in in the relevant year and then view the updated Health Plan on HealthHub. The qualifying period for this one-time benefit is 1 July 2026 to 31 December 2029. The $10 benefit is credited to the Healthy 365 app and is not cash paid into a bank account.
| Reward | Current amount | How it is earned | 2026 timing |
|---|---|---|---|
| First Health Plan consultation reward | $20 worth of Healthpoints | Complete the first Health Plan consultation | Current programme benefit |
| Annual Health Plan check-in reward | 1,500 Healthpoints worth $10 | Complete an in-person annual Health Plan check-in and view the updated Health Plan on HealthHub | Qualifying period: 1 Jul 2026 to 31 Dec 2029 |
What can Healthpoints be used for?
Healthpoints are rewards credited through the Healthy 365 ecosystem and are not the same thing as cash, MediSave or a healthcare subsidy. Their value and redemption options depend on the applicable Healthy 365 rewards programme and terms. The current 2026 Healthier SG announcement confirms that 1,500 Healthpoints is worth $10 for the annual check-in reward. Readers should check the current Healthy 365 rewards catalogue at the time of redemption rather than relying on an old fixed list of FairPrice, transport or pharmacy rewards.
Healthier SG screening: what is actually subsidised?
Healthier SG Screening provides subsidised screening tests for eligible Singapore Citizens based on factors such as age, gender, pre-existing conditions and the date of the last screening. MOH states that eligible Singapore Citizen enrollees can receive special subsidies for Healthier SG screening at their enrolled Healthier SG clinic. Screening recommendations are not identical for everyone. Depending on age and sex, the programme can include tests such as blood glucose screening, blood pressure assessment, lipid profiling, colorectal cancer screening, mammography and cervical cancer screening. Screening can also be recommended earlier or more frequently when risk factors apply.
| Screening area | Typical recommendation framework | Important qualification |
|---|---|---|
| Diabetes / blood glucose | Recommended based on age and individual risk | Doctor determines appropriate screening and follow-up. |
| High blood cholesterol / lipid profile | Generally once every 3 years under the current Healthier SG screening framework | Recommendation depends on individual circumstances. |
| Colorectal cancer / FIT | Two-day FIT on the applicable national screening schedule | Age and screening eligibility rules apply. |
| Breast cancer / mammogram | Frequency varies by age | Women aged 40-49 and those aged 69+ may have screening determined by risk profile and discussion with a doctor. |
| Cervical cancer / HPV test | Generally once every 5 years for eligible women | National screening eligibility rules apply. |
Healthier SG vaccinations in 2026
Vaccination subsidies are more nuanced than the original page suggests. Eligible Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents can receive subsidies for nationally recommended vaccinations under the National Adult Immunisation Schedule, while eligible Singapore Citizens enrolled in Healthier SG receive special subsidies for Healthier SG vaccinations at their enrolled clinic. The exact subsidy and eligible vaccine depend on age, medical conditions, pregnancy status and the applicable national schedule. The current 2026 list includes vaccinations such as influenza, pneumococcal vaccines, shingles for eligible groups, Tdap during pregnancy and other nationally recommended vaccines.
| Vaccination example | Typical eligible group in current national guidance | Key point |
|---|---|---|
| Influenza | Eligible adults under the national recommendation | Eligibility and dosing follow the National Adult Immunisation Schedule. |
| Pneumococcal | Adults aged 65+ or younger adults with specified medical conditions | PCV20, PCV13 and/or PPSV23 eligibility depends on age and medical circumstances. |
| Shingles / recombinant zoster vaccine | Age-based and medical-condition criteria apply | The payment cap and subsidy treatment differ from other Healthier SG vaccinations. |
| Tdap | Pregnant women under national guidance | One dose during each pregnancy under the applicable schedule. |
Healthier SG and chronic disease care
Healthier SG also supports residents who already have chronic conditions. The Healthier SG doctor can incorporate chronic-disease management, lifestyle changes, follow-up and appropriate screening into the Health Plan. From 2024, eligible CHAS, Merdeka Generation and Pioneer Generation cardholders with high chronic-medication needs can use the Healthier SG Chronic Tier at enrolled Healthier SG GP clinics to obtain selected chronic medications at prices comparable to polyclinic rates when the applicable conditions are met. Eligible chronic-care patients can also use MediSave to pay their bill in full up to the applicable Medisave500/700 withdrawal limit for CDMP treatment under the programme's rules.
How often should you see your Healthier SG doctor?
The appropriate check-in frequency depends on health status. For a generally healthy enrollee with no chronic conditions, the Healthier SG programme recommends a check-in approximately once a year, although the mode may be in person or by phone depending on the clinic. An in-person check-in must be done at least once every three years for this group. For residents with one or more chronic conditions, the doctor may recommend two or more check-ins in a year, with at least one in-person check-in each year. This distinction is important when considering the 2026 1,500 Healthpoints reward, because the one-off $10 benefit requires an in-person annual Health Plan check-in and viewing the updated Health Plan on HealthHub during the qualifying period.
| Health status | Typical check-in recommendation | In-person requirement |
|---|---|---|
| Generally healthy, no chronic conditions | Once a year | At least once every 3 years |
| One or more chronic conditions | Two or more visits a year may be recommended | At least once a year |
Can you change your Healthier SG clinic?
Yes, but the current rules are more nuanced than a simple 'once per calendar year' rule. Under the current enrolment terms, an enrollee can change clinics multiple times before the first visit, subject to the programme terms. For people enrolled from 2025 onwards, after the first clinic visit the enrollee may change clinics once during the period ending 31 December of that calendar year. After that, the general rule is one clinic change in each calendar year. People enrolled in 2023 or 2024 had different transitional change limits during the initial period. The change is not an unlimited free-switch entitlement.
Healthier SG is not the same as free healthcare
Healthier SG enrolment provides specific preventive-care benefits, not unlimited free treatment. A Healthier SG enrollee can still incur charges for acute illness visits, medicines, tests, procedures, vaccinations or other services that fall outside the relevant subsidy scope. The first Health Plan consultation and annual Health Plan check-ins are fully subsidised, but the resident's actual medical needs determine what further care is required and what subsidy framework applies.
Key Checklist & Requirements
- Check whether the visit is a Health Plan consultation or another medical service.
- Confirm whether a test or vaccine is covered under the applicable national guideline.
- Ask the clinic whether additional investigations or treatment fall outside Healthier SG.
- For chronic medication, check whether you qualify for the Healthier SG Chronic Tier or another subsidy.
- Do not treat Healthpoints as cash or as an automatic medical-bill offset.
2026 Health Plan AI beta
MOH announced a Health Plan AI beta feature for HealthHub from 27 July 2026 to 27 January 2027. During the beta period, Health Plan AI is available to Healthier SG enrollees aged 40 to 64 who have no chronic conditions and already have an existing Health Plan. The feature is designed to complement, not replace, discussion with the Healthier SG doctor and provides personalised exercise-plan suggestions based on demographic factors and individual preferences. Because it is a beta feature, it should not be presented as a permanent Healthier SG benefit.
Step-by-Step Healthcare & Admission Workflow
Confirm that you are eligible
Check that you are a Singapore Citizen or Permanent Resident aged 40 or above.
Enrol through HealthHub or an assisted channel
Use the HealthHub app after receiving the MOH invitation, or use caregiver-assisted or enrolment-station assistance when needed.
Choose your Healthier SG clinic
Select a participating Healthier SG GP clinic or polyclinic that is convenient for your long-term care.
Complete the first Health Plan consultation
Meet your Healthier SG doctor to discuss medical history, lifestyle and preventive-health goals. The Health Plan consultation is fully subsidised.
Complete recommended screening and vaccination
Follow the screening and vaccination recommendations in your Health Plan, subject to the applicable national eligibility and subsidy rules.
Return for ongoing Health Plan check-ins
Attend the check-in frequency recommended by your doctor and view your updated Health Plan on HealthHub after a qualifying in-person annual check-in.
Claim current Healthpoints benefits correctly
The first Health Plan consultation can earn $20 worth of Healthpoints. From 1 July 2026 through 31 December 2029, an eligible in-person annual check-in followed by viewing the updated Health Plan can also trigger the one-time 1,500 Healthpoints ($10) benefit.
Key Medical Takeaways
- Healthier SG is voluntary and available to Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents aged 40 and above.
- The first Health Plan consultation and subsequent annual Health Plan check-ins are fully subsidised.
- The current first-consultation reward is $20 worth of Healthpoints; the 1,500-point figure refers to a separate one-time $10 annual-check-in reward introduced from 1 July 2026.
- The one-time annual-check-in reward requires an in-person check-in and viewing the updated Health Plan on HealthHub during the 1 July 2026 to 31 December 2029 qualifying period.
- Healthpoints are credited through Healthy 365 and are not cash payments or direct medical-bill subsidies.
- Healthier SG screening special subsidies are for eligible Singapore Citizens, with screening recommendations based on the applicable national criteria.
- Permanent Residents can enrol and receive Health Plan benefits, and they can receive applicable national vaccination subsidies, but their Healthier SG screening and vaccination subsidy treatment is not identical to that of Singapore Citizens.
- Changing clinics is permitted, but the current enrolment terms contain different rules for the pre-first-visit period, first year and later calendar years.
- Healthier SG does not make every GP consultation, medicine, test or treatment free.
- The 2026 Health Plan AI feature is a temporary beta for a narrower group of enrollees.
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