Singapore activates haze subsidy scheme from 12 October, with treatment capped at S$10

Conditions such as asthma, bronchitis and upper respiratory tract infections will be covered for eligible patients at participating clinics.

Singapore’s Ministry of Health (MOH) will activate the Public Health Preparedness Clinic (PHPC) Scheme and Haze Subsidy Scheme (HSS) from 12 October 2026, amid deteriorating air quality due to transboundary haze.

The schemes aim to help Singaporeans access affordable medical care for haze-related conditions at participating general practitioner (GP) clinics and all polyclinics.

The PHPC Scheme will coordinate primary care responses and provide subsidised care during health alerts and emergencies, including haze episodes and the COVID-19 pandemic.

From 12 October 2026, the following groups of Singapore Citizens will be eligible for the HSS at participating PHPCs:

• Children aged 18 and below, and seniors aged 65 and above.
• Individuals receiving support under any of the following schemes:
  • Public Assistance (PA)
  • Pioneer Generation (PG)
  • Merdeka Generation (MG)
  • Community Health Assist Scheme (CHAS), for blue and orange cardholders only
  • Medical Fee Exemption Card (MFEC)

At both participating PHPCs and polyclinics, PA cardholders will receive fully subsidised care for haze-related conditions. PG and MG seniors will pay no more than S$5, while other eligible Singapore Citizens will pay no more than S$10.

The HSS covers the treatment of allergic rhinitis, asthma, bronchitis, conjunctivitis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, upper respiratory tract infections and their complications.

MOH has also outlined the recommended activity levels for the general public during haze conditions, based on the 24-hour Pollutant Standards Index (PSI).

For more information on the HSS, including the list of participating PHPCs, Singaporeans can refer to the MOH website.

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