Cancer Treatments In Singapore

Cancer treatments can be expensive, but MediSave can help ease the financial burden by covering certain treatments listed under the Cancer Drug List at Specialist Outpatient Clinics (SOCs). The coverage varies based on the type of treatment:

• Cancer Drug Treatments: Depending on the drug, MediSave can be used for up to $600 or $1,200 per month per patient.
• Patients with Multiple Primary Cancers: If you are receiving treatment for more than one primary cancer, you can claim up to the highest drug treatment limit for each primary cancer per month.
• Radiotherapy Treatments: Coverage ranges from $80 to $2,800 per session, based on the type of radiotherapy received:
  • External Radiotherapy: $80 per session
  • Hemi-Body Radiotherapy: $80 per session
  • Brachytherapy: $360 per session
  • Stereotactic Radiotherapy: $2,800 per session
  • Proton Beam Therapy:
    • Category 1: $80 per session
    • Category 2: $360 per session
    • Category 3: $2,800 per session
• Cancer Drug Services & Scans: Patients undergoing treatment for one primary cancer can claim up to $600 per year, while those with multiple primary cancers can claim up to $1,200 per year.

You can use your own MediSave or that of an immediate family member to cover these costs. For a full list of eligible treatments and limits, refer to the MOH Cancer Drug List. For additional information on using MediSave for outpatient treatments, you can also refer to CPF’s guide.