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Medical Fee Exemption Card (MFEC)
Subsidised standard medical treatment for needy stay-in care recipients.
Highlights
Provides subsidised standard medical treatment (approved institutions and Community Care services)
Key criteria
Must be a stay-in care recipient
Household monthly income per person is $800 or less
Savings $6,000 or less
Full details below.
Introduction
The Medical Fee Exemption Card (MFEC) helps to provide subsidised standard medical treatment at government or restructured hospitals, polyclinics and approved Community Care Services.
How to qualify
There are a few criteria your loved one will need to meet to qualify for MFEC.
| Criteria | Description |
| Care recipient’s nationality | He/ she must be one of the following:
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| Care recipient’s residence | He/ she must live in live in one of the following:
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| Care recipient’s financial status | He/ she must meet the means-test criteria for MFEC:
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How to apply
You can approach the medical social worker in the institution your loved one is staying in. They will help your loved one to apply for the card.
FAQs
FAQs
Household monthly income per person is a criteria used for means-testing. (“Household” refers to the NRIC address)
It is calculated as the total gross household monthly income divided by the total number of family members living together in the household. Gross monthly household income includes basic employment income, trade/self-employed income, overtime pay, allowances, cash awards, commissions, and bonuses.
To check or update your household information for means-testing, please use the MediShield Life Household Check e-Service. Alternatively, you can call the Medishield Life Hotline at 1800 222 3399.