Haze Subsidy Scheme 2026
Information reviewed by:
Dr Lye Tong Fong, MBBS (S'pore)
Haze subsidy at all 11 of our 24-hour clinics
In response to the transboundary haze, the Ministry of Health (MOH) has activated the Haze Subsidy Scheme, starting 12 Oct 2026. Eligible Singapore Citizens pay subsidised rates for haze-related conditions. The scheme will run until MOH announces its end, and we will update this page when it does.
All 11 Central 24-HR Clinics are Public Health Preparedness Clinics (PHPCs) taking part in the scheme. Our in-clinic consultations (24 hours) and teleconsultations (9am–5pm) are $20 before GST. If you are eligible, you pay no more than $10 for your consultation, medicine and tests for a haze-related condition.
What to expect:
- Open 24 hours All 11 clinics, including public holidays
- Pay $10 or less If eligible, for haze-related conditions, covering consultation, medicine and tests
- Teleconsultation available 9am–5pm. May be subsidised if our doctor finds it suitable
Who is eligible and what you pay
- You are a Singapore Citizen
- And one of these applies Aged 18 & below, aged 65 & above, or you hold one of the cards below
| Singapore Citizens who are… | You pay |
|---|---|
Public Assistance (PA)
Cardholders
|
$0 |
Pioneer or Merdeka Generation
PG or MG cardholders
|
No more than $5 |
CHAS Blue or Orange, or MFEC
CHAS Blue or Orange cardholders, or Medical Fee Exemption Card holders
|
No more than $10 |
|
Children and seniors
Aged 18 & below, or 65 & above
|
No more than $10 |
- CHAS Green card? You are eligible only if you are aged 18 & below or 65 & above.
- No CHAS card yet? Apply online at chas.sg.
- Not eligible at our clinics? All Singapore Citizens can use the scheme at polyclinics.
- No additional GST is charged on these fees.
- Bring your NRIC, birth certificate or student ID, and your scheme card (physical or digital) if you have one.
Eligible? Visit any of our 11 clinics, open 24 hours, or ask us about a teleconsultation (9am–5pm).
Haze-related conditions covered
- Upper respiratory tract infection (URTI)
- Bronchitis
- Conjunctivitis
- Allergic rhinitis
- Asthma
- Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
If you have any of these conditions, our doctor will assess whether it is related to the haze and can be claimed under the scheme. Complications of these conditions are covered too.
How to use the haze subsidy
- Visit any of our clinics Or ask us about a teleconsultation
- See the doctor They will assess whether your condition is haze-related
- Pay no more than $10 $5 for PG / MG, $0 for PA cardholders
Teleconsultation
- Available 9am–5pm
- May be subsidised for haze-related conditions if our doctor finds it clinically appropriate
- If our doctor needs to see you in person, the subsidy applies to the in-person visit instead
Not covered
- Medicine or treatment for conditions not related to the haze
- Masks, including N95 masks
- More than one subsidised visit a day
Other ways to pay
- Company medical benefits may cover the rest of your bill, depending on your company's policy
- For conditions not related to the haze, you may be able to claim under CHAS, the Chronic Disease Management Programme (CDMP) or your company's medical benefits, if you are eligible. Please check with our doctor.
How your information is used
You do not need to sign a consent form. By receiving the subsidy, you are deemed to have agreed to your data being released to MOH and authorised parties to run the scheme. See the notice displayed at our clinics for more information.
Haze subsidy and your health: common questions
If you are aged 18 & below or 65 & above, or hold a CHAS Blue, CHAS Orange or Medical Fee Exemption Card, you pay $10 or the total bill, whichever is lower. Pioneer and Merdeka Generation cardholders pay $5 or the total bill, whichever is lower. Public Assistance cardholders pay nothing. No additional GST is charged on these fees.
Your NRIC, birth certificate or student ID, and your government scheme card if you have one. A physical or digital card is fine.
Children qualify if the visit is before their 19th birthday. Seniors qualify if the visit is on or after their 65th birthday.
If you are aged 18 & below or 65 & above, you do not need a card. Otherwise, if your household's monthly income per person is $2,300 or below, you may qualify for a CHAS Blue or Orange card. Apply online ahead of time at chas.sg. Applications are generally processed within 15 working days.
Yes. Our teleconsultations run from 9am to 5pm. They may be subsidised for eligible patients with haze-related conditions, where clinically appropriate. If our doctor advises you to come in for an in-person consultation, the subsidy applies to that visit instead.
You still pay no more than $10 if you are eligible, no more than $5 if you are a Pioneer or Merdeka Generation senior, and nothing if you are a Public Assistance cardholder.
Our doctor decides at each visit whether the condition being treated is haze-related. If it is, you can get the subsidy. You can receive it for only one visit a day.
The scheme covers only haze-related conditions, not other medicines or treatment. For conditions not related to the haze, you may be able to claim under other schemes such as CHAS, the Chronic Disease Management Programme (CDMP) or your company's medical benefits, if you are eligible. Please check with our doctor.
Yes, if you are eligible for the subsidy, the rest of the bill can be covered in part or in full by your company's medical benefits, depending on your company's policy.
No. By receiving the subsidy, you are deemed to have agreed to your data being released to MOH and authorised parties to run the scheme. See the notice displayed at our clinics for more information.
All 11 Central 24-HR Clinics are taking part. Participating clinics display a Haze Subsidy Scheme poster and/or a Public Health Preparedness Clinic (PHPC) decal, and MOH lists them on its haze page.
Yes. All Singapore Citizens are eligible for the scheme at polyclinics. At GP clinics such as ours, it is for the eligible groups listed on this page.
MOH has not announced an end date. The scheme will run until MOH announces its end, and we will update this page when it does.
According to MOH, a few days of haze is generally not a major health problem for healthy people, beyond irritation of the eyes, nose and throat. If you feel unwell, especially if you are elderly, a child, or have a chronic heart or lung condition, see a doctor.
MOH says N95 masks are not needed for short-term exposure, such as commuting between home and school or work, or when you are indoors. Healthy people who must be outdoors for several hours when the PSI forecast is hazardous (above 300) may wear a well-fitted N95 mask. The elderly, pregnant women and people with chronic heart or lung disease may wear one when the forecast is very unhealthy (above 200) and they must be outdoors for several hours. If you have trouble breathing, check with your doctor before using an N95 mask. Masks are not covered by the Haze Subsidy Scheme.
Check the latest PSI readings and activity advice at haze.gov.sg. MOH considers a PSI reading of 101 and above unhealthy.
Haze updates and more information
- Haze readings PSI and activity advice at haze.gov.sg
- Scheme details On MOH's haze page
- MOH hotline 6325 9220
Unwell because of the haze? All 11 of our clinics are open 24 hours, including public holidays.