Government pays GST for subsidised healthcare services
13 Nov 2021政府承担受津贴医疗服务消费税
答复
谨答复《联合早报·交流站》于11月1日刊登的杨崇华读者投函《
我们谨此澄清,所有公共医疗机构提供的受津贴医疗服务,
无论能否获得津贴,病患还可以使用终身健保(MediShiel
财政部
通讯及联系司司长
Farah Abdul Rahim
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We refer to Mr Yang Chonghua’s letter (“Hope medical bills will be exempted from GST”, LHZB, 1 Nov) regarding GST on kidney dialysis treatment.
We would like to clarify that the Government absorbs GST on all publicly subsidised healthcare. This includes community dialysis treatment for subsidised patients.
We encourage Mr Yang to complete the assessment form to determine his eligibility for subsidies.
Regardless of subsidy status, patients can also tap on MediShield Life and MediSave to reduce the out-of-pocket expenses for their treatment.
Ms Farah Abdul Rahim
Director, Communications and Engagement
Ministry of Finance