Chronic Disease Management

Understanding Chronic Diseases and Their Management

What Are Chronic Diseases?

Chronic diseases are long-term medical conditions that tend to progress over time. These conditions, such as heart disease, diabetes, stroke, and asthma, require ongoing management but can be controlled with simple lifestyle changes and medical care. Taking proactive steps to manage chronic diseases is essential for maintaining a better quality of life and overall well-being.

Common Chronic Diseases in Singapore

Chronic diseases are a major health concern in Singapore, contributing significantly to illness and mortality. Some of the most common chronic conditions affecting Singaporeans include:

Asthma
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Diabetes Mellitus
Hypertension (High Blood Pressure)
High Cholesterol
Stroke

Early detection and proper management are crucial in preventing complications and improving health outcomes.

What is the Chronic Disease Management Programme (CDMP)?

The Chronic Disease Management Programme (CDMP) was introduced in Singapore to enhance the accessibility, affordability, and quality of care for patients with chronic conditions. Through this initiative, individuals can receive structured treatment plans, medication subsidies, and long-term support to help manage their condition effectively.

Taking charge of your health starts with understanding your risks and exploring available healthcare options.

More Info on CDMP

Using MediSave Under Chronic Disease Management Programme (CDMP)

The cost of managing chronic conditions is made easier with the use of MediSave, with the Chronic Disease Management Programme (CDMP). This allows patients to reduce out-of-pocket healthcare cost for people with chronic diseases when they seek medical treatment in an outpatient setting.

You can access this programme at all Healthway Medical clinics across Singapore. From 1 Jan 2021, patients with complex chronic conditions will be able to use up to $700 per patient yearly, while other patients will be able to use up to $500 per patient yearly for their treatments. Each MediSave claim is subject to a 15% co-payment in cash. Learn more regarding MediSave here

The use of Medisave for CDMP applies to the following medical conditions.

Diabetes
Hypertension (high blood pressure)
Lipid Disorders (high blood cholesterol)
Stroke
Asthma
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Major depression
Schizophrenia
Dementia
Bipolar disorder
Osteoarthritis
Benign prostatic hyperplasia
Anxiety
Parkinson’s disease
Nephritis/nephrosis
Epilepsy
Osteoporosis
Psoriasis
Rheumatoid arthritis
Ischaemic heart disease

Expansion of Chronic Conditions Under the Chronic Disease Management Programme (CDMP)

From 1 July 2022, three new conditions will be added to the Chronic Disease Management Programme (CDMP). These are gout, allergic rhinitis, and chronic hepatitis B.

With these newly added conditions, CDMP will benefit existing polyclinic patients, Community Health Assist Scheme (CHAS), and Pioneer Generation (PG) and Merdeka Generation (MG) cardholders who can tap on MediSave and/or CHAS subsidies to better manage these conditions in the community.

With effect from 19 May 2020, MediSave and the Community Health Assist Scheme (CHAS) will be extended to cover prescription refills for conditions under the Chronic Disease Management Programme (CDMP) that are delivered and collected on the patients’ behalf (conditions listed above).

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