MEDISAVE INFORMATION
Medisave Claims for dental treatment in institutions approved by the Ministry of Health Singapore
What is Medisave?
Medisave Scheme is a Singapore National Healthcare Savings Scheme. Singaporeans or permanent residences who are employed with CPF will have to put aside a part of their income into the Medisave Account.
What medical procedures can be claim under the Medisave Scheme?
Medisave savings can be used to claim for hospitalization, day surgeries and certain out patients treatment. However they can only be used in medical /dental institutions approved by the Ministry of Health. For exact details of what can be claims under the Medisave scheme, choose a clinic or hospital accredited by Ministry of Health, they will assist you accordingly.
Are there withdrawal limits for MediSave?
Medisave withdrawal limits are set by the government and these limits are revised periodically to met the health care demands of Singapore . The main objective of Medisave withdrawal limits is to safe guard excessive or unwise use of Medisave funds . This will ensure that sufficient funds are available for medical needs during old age. Our clinic staff will advise you on the withdrawal limits for the various dental procedures claimable under the Medisave Scheme
Can Medisave be used by members of my family?
Medisave funds can also be used for a Medisave Account holder dependants. Dependants refers to spouse, children, parents and grandparents.
Medisave claims for Dental Surgery : General information for patients.
Medisave claim for dental surgery
Mount Elizabeth Dental Surgery Pte Ltd is a day surgery clinic facility accredited by the Ministry of Health (Singapore). Our dental clinic, located at Mount Elizabeth Medical Centre, Mount Elizabeth Hospital is fully equipped for dental surgery in both in-clinic and hospital settings. For Singaporeans and Permanent Residents of Singapore with a Medisave Account , certain types of dental procedures can be paid partially with Medisave.
What are the common dental surgery procedures that are Medisave claimable?
Some of the common procedures claimable under the Medisave Scheme are :
- Surgical extraction of teeth/roots
- Wisdom teeth removal ,
- Removal of cyst/tumour
- Biopsy
- Correction of tonque tied
- Dental implant surgery
- Bone grafting
- Jaw surgery
Notes :
The complexity of the dental procedures will determine The amount that is deductable from the Medisave account will depends on the complexity of the case and the withdrawal limits set by the Ministry of Health. The amount claimable is stipulated in surgery tables set by the Ministry of Health in Singapore.
How much can I claim from my Medisave Account for wisdom tooth surgery or dental implant surgery?
Some of the common procedures and the amount deductable from Medisave account are listed here:
Notes.
The above table is only a simple guide and the final amount may vary depending on the complexity of the case and final approval from the Ministry of Health.
The final amount deductable from the Medisave Account is dependant on the final approval by the Ministry of Health
How can I claim from my Medisave account for dental surgery?
Firstly you must ensure that you have a CPF/Medisave account . Secondly check that you have sufficient funds ins your medisave account.
On the day of surgery, you must bring along your Identity Card to show proof that you are a Singapore Citizen or Permanent Resident. Do not worry about how to claim from your medisave account . Our clinic staff are trained to do the necessary paper work for Medisave claims.
Notes:
The above table is only a simple guide and the final amount may vary depending on the complexity of the case and final approval from the Ministry of Health.
The final amount deductable from the Medisave Account is dependant on the final approval by the Ministry of Health
What if I do not have sufficient funds in my Medisave Account?
In the event of insufficient funds, you can use your immediate family‘s Medisave Account. Immediate family, according to Ministry of Health includes spouse and parents.