Pioneer generation get generous subsidies for outpatient treatment

Salma Khalik
The Straits Times

Saturday, May 17, 2014


Announcing generous subsidies for citizens 65 years or older this year, Health Minister Gan Kim Yong said on Saturday that their benefits will be "unique".




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Here is a statement from the Ministry of Health:

The Government has introduced the Pioneer Generation Package to honour and thank our Pioneers for their hard work and dedication. About 450,000 Singapore Citizens will benefit from the Pioneer Generation Package, which will help our Pioneers with their healthcare costs for life.

One key component of the Pioneer Generation Package is to help our Pioneers receive quality primary care at a network of more than 1,000 CHAS GP and dental clinics near their homes. This way, long-term relationships can be built between our Pioneers and their trusted doctors in their neighbourhoods.

From 1 September 2014, all Pioneers will be able to benefit from special CHAS subsidies for common illnesses, chronic conditions under the Chronic Disease Management Programme (CDMP), selected dental services, and health screening recommended by the Health Promotion Board (HPB) under its Integrated Screening Programme (ISP).

As with all CHAS beneficiaries, Pioneers who are assessed to require specialist care can be referred by the CHAS clinics to Specialist Outpatient Clinics (SOCs) in the public institutions. They can be referred as subsidised patients.

To receive the above benefits, Pioneers are required to bring their Pioneer Generation card and NRIC when visiting a CHAS clinic. Every Pioneer will be issued an individual Pioneer Generation card, which will automatically be sent to his/her NRIC-registered address by September 2014.

Shift to social sector rights the balance: ESM Goh
Published on May 18, 2014 1:01 AM


The President's Address affirmed the Government's "dramatic shift" towards the social sector, said Emeritus Senior Minister Goh Chok Tong yesterday.

But he had a word of reassurance for citizens who were fearful that other bread-and-butter issues like economic growth, transport and living costs were being de-emphasised.

This was not the case. Rather, the social sector is playing catch-up as there is still much to be done.

Social issues, he added, will define Singapore's politics as the country approaches its 50th year of independence next year.

"I am heartened that the Government will focus more on people, on you and your family, as opposed to the constant drone on statistics of growth and physical development," wrote ESM Goh, who is also an MP for Marine Parade GRC.

For Singapore to be an endearing home, the yin and yang of development must be in harmony, he added.

"The cold, hard efficiency of development must be balanced by the warm, soft embrace of government. This is the yin-yang model of development which I believe is the right one to take us as individuals and as a country into the future," the former prime minister added.

Other politicians also chipped in yesterday with their thoughts on President Tony Tan Keng Yam's speech.

Delivered on Friday night at the reopening of Parliament, it laid out the Government's broad policy directions for the second half of its term.

Defence Minister Ng Eng Hen, who is also Leader of the House, said at a community event: "We understand economic survival, defence and security are very important.

"But we wanted to focus more on what it means to have a family here, what it means for each one of us to have a home. This is what Singaporeans will now have to ask themselves and we can work together to... build a better home for ourselves."

Dr Tan had in his speech called on citizens to pledge anew to build a better and brighter country, ahead of Singapore celebrating its Golden Jubilee next year.

Minister for Culture, Community and Youth Lawrence Wong, meanwhile, was struck by how Singapore's pioneers fought for the country's independence and toiled for its success. They were given special mention in the President's speech.

On Facebook, Mr Wong urged Singaporeans to be stewards of their forefathers' success and "pledge to leave behind a better Singapore than we inherited".

Charissa Yong

So what yin yang balance has Mr Goh achieved for us in his decade?

Swiss standard (cost?) of living balanced by Singapore World Cup 2020?

Bar top dancing balanced by pink dollar?

Asset enhancement balanced by packaged deal elections?

Quitters balanced by FTs?

Gracious society (Catherine Lim) balanced by Singapore Inc?

Amnesia of LHL slapping Raja balanced by memory of peanuts cost only $600k? (albeit by his wife)

Did I missed out any of his achievements?

(18-05-2014, 04:25 PM)specuvestor Wrote: So what yin yang balance has Mr Goh achieved for us in his decade?

Swiss standard (cost?) of living balanced by Singapore World Cup 2020?

Bar top dancing balanced by pink dollar?

Asset enhancement balanced by packaged deal elections?

Quitters balanced by FTs?

Gracious society (Catherine Lim) balanced by Singapore Inc?

Amnesia of LHL slapping Raja balanced by memory of peanuts cost only $600k? (albeit by his wife)

Did I missed out any of his achievements?

Wow! Very good memory. But it's the very bitter type. Time for him to stop BS Singaporeans. The same for the rest of the Papies.

Crocodile Tears ? i remembered he is the one who drives for more expensive homes.
Now singing different tone or there is hidden agenda.

I think its a way to win support from the older gen in the next elections.

(18-05-2014, 07:10 PM)corydorus Wrote: Crocodile Tears ? i remembered he is the one who drives for more expensive homes.
Now singing different tone or there is hidden agenda.

ah goh fr wiki born on 20 May 1941. so he is a 'snake' person?

(18-05-2014, 05:24 PM)Temperament Wrote:

(18-05-2014, 04:25 PM)specuvestor Wrote: So what yin yang balance has Mr Goh achieved for us in his decade?

Swiss standard (cost?) of living balanced by Singapore World Cup 2020?

Bar top dancing balanced by pink dollar?

Asset enhancement balanced by packaged deal elections?

Quitters balanced by FTs?

Gracious society (Catherine Lim) balanced by Singapore Inc?

Amnesia of LHL slapping Raja balanced by memory of peanuts cost only $600k? (albeit by his wife)

Did I missed out any of his achievements?

Wow! Very good memory. But it's the very bitter type. Time for him to stop BS Singaporeans. The same for the rest of the Papies.

The man has to be responsible for his actions and policies, regardless of his political affiliation. I don't believe in 一支竹竿打翻全船人

Founders and pioneers of PAP has done well in past 50 years. They started off by fighting for the common man and the labour masses. System and culture they built up is not perfect but very respectable. But the erosion of values and doctrine will be a major challenge for them in next 50 years IMHO, even as they try to move back to the socialistic capitalism roots.

(18-05-2014, 10:02 PM)specuvestor Wrote:

(18-05-2014, 05:24 PM)Temperament Wrote:

(18-05-2014, 04:25 PM)specuvestor Wrote: So what yin yang balance has Mr Goh achieved for us in his decade?

Swiss standard (cost?) of living balanced by Singapore World Cup 2020?

Bar top dancing balanced by pink dollar?

Asset enhancement balanced by packaged deal elections?

Quitters balanced by FTs?

Gracious society (Catherine Lim) balanced by Singapore Inc?

Amnesia of LHL slapping Raja balanced by memory of peanuts cost only $600k? (albeit by his wife)

Did I missed out any of his achievements?

Wow! Very good memory. But it's the very bitter type. Time for him to stop BS Singaporeans. The same for the rest of the Papies.

The man has to be responsible for his actions and policies, regardless of his political affiliation. I don't believe in 一支竹竿打翻全船人

Founders and pioneers of PAP has done well in past 50 years. They started off by fighting for the common man and the labour masses. System and culture they built up is not perfect but very respectable. But the erosion of values and doctrine will be a major challenge for them in next 50 years IMHO, even as they try to move back to the socialistic capitalism roots.

Of course not 一支竹竿打翻全船人.
Recently, when Pinky was asked the question like, "Is there a possibility that Papies will lose the majority of the votes one day"? Does he has a choice in his answer? He not that stupid like me- a soldier ant only. Which the G can import by the thousands to 6.9 million, to how much in future is anybody guess?
So for the next 50 years we (our generation) most probably will not be able to see that day. i.e. the practice of Socialistic Capitalism again.

Maybe one day, Singapore will join Malaysia again if the "Bumiputra Policy" has exhausted it's usefulness due to the competence of the sons of the soil have caught up with all other races. If ever they can catch up? Or just an excuse only?

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